Facing mounting crisis, Trump reverses course on escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump announced a temporary pause in the US military operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing ‘great progress’ toward an agreement with Iran. This decision came shortly after the Secretary of State insisted the US was fully focused on the new mission. Only three commercial ships successfully completed the mission, amid Iranian attacks on the UAE and Oman.