Iran war day 68: Trump talks about progress in talks; Rubio says war ‘over’
The story
Trump pauses US Project Freedom operation in Strait of Hormuz, citing progress towards Iran agreement.
From the source
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office at the White House [Evan Vucci/Reuters] By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and AFP Published On 6 May 2026 6 May 2026 United States President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause to the US military’s “Project Freedom” operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying “great progress” had been made towards a potential agreement with Iran.
Trump said the operation would be suspended for “a short period” to see whether a “complete and final agreement” with Tehran could be reached, despite ongoing tensions in the Gulf.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, meanwhile, accused Washington of pursuing a policy of “maximum pressure” and expecting Iran to submit to unilateral demands.
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