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By Mariamne Everett, Federica Marsi and Tamila Varshalomidze

Published On 4 May 20264 May 2026

  • Iran’s military says it will attack US forces if they attempt to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The warning comes after US President Donald Trump announced a naval mission, dubbed Project Freedom, to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, with operations set to begin in the coming hours.