Trump weighs action over Iran stalemate as Hormuz gambit looms

President Trump, frustrated by the Iran stalemate, weighed a forceful plan to move naval ships through the Strait of Hormuz but chose a cautious opening. The U.S. will assist and monitor crossing ships under Project Freedom, with ships and missiles in reserve and no full escort mission yet, while diplomacy with Iran continues amid threats from Tehran and ongoing talks among U.S. envoys and Iran’s leadership.