US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-06 10:33 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, World News, US Politics
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US will pause escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely a day after it began doing so, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday, citing a desire to reach a peace deal with Iran.
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