Trump Pauses U.S. Effort to Guide Ships Through Strait

Trump Pauses U.S. Effort to Guide Ships Through Strait

From Anderson Cooper 360 by CNN Podcasts

May 6, 2026 · 56 min

About this episode

President Trump pauses a naval operation aimed at guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing negotiations with Iran and discusses political dynamics within the Republican party.

Just hours after his Secretary of State flat out said the initial mission against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, was over, President Trump said the operation that replaced it is on pause. The president said the US will pause “Project Freedom,” a naval effort aimed at guiding commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, to see whether a deal with Iran can be finalized. Also, a major test tonight of the president's grip on his own party. We have results from Indiana where the president is seeking revenge on seven Republican state senators who defied him and helped defeat his redistricting effort there late last year. Plus, a look ahead at tonight's CNN debate between the seven top contenders in a crowded and consequential race to become California's next governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Anderson Cooper

Topics covered

  • U.S. military operations
  • Iran relations
  • Republican party dynamics
  • California gubernatorial race
  • political strategy

Keywords

  • Trump
  • Iran
  • Strait of Hormuz
  • Republican senators
  • California governor debate
  • Operation Epic Fury
  • Project Freedom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN

Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Indiana, California

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