ESTABLISHED 2024 A CIVIC RECORD — CONFIRMED ACTIONS, CONFIRMED FACTS May 4, 2026

U.S. Navy to Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz

President Trump announced the U.S. Navy will escort foreign ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, calling it "Project Freedom." The administration warned it will use military force if Iran attempts to disrupt the operation. This represents a significant escalation in U.S. military involvement in the Persian Gulf region.