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US and Iran escalate 'double blockade' of Strait of Hormuz
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US and Iran escalate 'double blockade' of Strait of Hormuz

Le Monde (English) · May 5, 2026, 8:51 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Launched on Monday by Donald Trump, the 'Project Freedom' operation, intended to restore safe passage through the strategic waterway, led to renewed tensions with Tehran.

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