President Donald Trump said the U.S. will "guide" ships out of the Strait of Hormuz amid a maritime standoff between Washington and Iran that has choked off commercial traffic along the critical trade route.

The plan, dubbed “Project Freedom” would escort ships from neutral countries that are stuck in the Strait of Hormuz and said it will begin on Monday.

• The head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission, Ebrahim Azizi, warns that US intervention in the waterway “will be considered a violation of the ceasefire”.
• Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, says Tehran has received the US’s response to its 14-point plan and is reviewing it. He adds that Tehran’s plan was tied to ending the war and having no nuclear negotiations “at this stage”.
• Trump has told Israel’s Kan broadcaster that he has reviewed Iran’s plan and deemed it “unacceptable”.

Story Date: May 4, 2026