Trump Pauses Hormuz Operation Amid Iran Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, May 6, that he has paused a military operation aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a potential agreement with Iran, even as tensions across the region continue to escalate.

Trump said the U.S. military’s “Project Freedom” operation would be suspended for “a short period” to allow time to determine whether a “complete and final agreement” can be reached with Iranian representatives.

The announcement comes amid ongoing diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran, although no details of a possible agreement have been disclosed.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected the U.S. approach, saying Washington is pursuing “a policy of maximum pressure” and expects Iran to submit to unilateral demands, which he said is “impossible” for Tehran.

Meanwhile, regional tensions remain high. The United Arab Emirates said it faced a second consecutive day of missile and drone attacks attributed to Iran, while Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied responsibility for the strikes.

Iran also accused U.S. forces of killing five civilians in an attack on passenger boats in the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting claims that the vessels were linked to the IRGC.

Separately, Israel continued air strikes in southern Lebanon and issued new evacuation warnings for residents in targeted areas ahead of further attacks, according to reports by Al Jazeera.

The pause in the U.S. operation signals a possible diplomatic opening between Washington and Tehran, but ongoing military incidents and conflicting claims across the region underscore the fragility of the situation as efforts toward an agreement continue.

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