Published: May 06, 2026, 08:53 IST | Updated: May 06, 2026, 08:53 IST
US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause in the US military operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington pushes for a final deal with Iran. The move comes amid signs of progress in negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. While the mission aimed at guiding commercial ships through the critical oil route has been halted, the US blockade remains in place.