US-Iran War | Trump Pauses 'Project Freedom' In Hormuz, China Hosts Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi
US President Donald Trump has said that he would briefly pause the ‘Project Freedom’ — an effort to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz — citing “great progress” in talks and a comprehensive agreement with Iran. Previously, the US had said it would help guide the ships that had been stuck since the Strait of Hormuz was closed. Tensions in the Persian Gulf have sharply escalated, with the world closely tracking a fast-moving crisis that could reshape global energy and security dynamics. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, US President Donald Trump talked about Iran war and said Tehran is “trying to survive” and wants to “make a deal”. When asked about ceasefire violations, Trump said, “Iran knows what not to do”. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, on Wednesday. It was the first time since the start of the war that Araghchi traveled to China. China's close economic and political ties to Tehran placed it at a unique position to influence Iran's policies.
