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We commit to opening the Strait of Hormuz
Posted on 5/3/26 at 6:28 pm
Posted on 5/3/26 at 6:28 pm
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If tweet fails to load, click here. TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin supporting Project Freedom, May 4, to restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The mission, directed by the President, will support merchant vessels seeking to freely transit through the essential international trade corridor. A quarter of the world’s oil trade at sea and significant volumes of fuel and fertilizer products are transported through the strait.
“Our support for this defensive mission is essential to regional security and the global economy as we also maintain the naval blockade,” said Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander.
Last week, the U.S. Department of State announced a new initiative, in partnership with the Department of War, to enhance coordination and information sharing among international partners in support of maritime security in the strait. The Maritime Freedom Construct aims to combine diplomatic action with military coordination, which will be critical during Project Freedom.
U.S. military support to Project Freedom will include guided-missile destroyers, over 100 land and sea-based aircraft, multi-domain unmanned platforms, and 15,000 service members.
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Posted on 5/3/26 at 7:25 pm to IvoryBillMatt
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This post was edited on 5/3/26 at 11:49 pm
Posted on 5/3/26 at 7:35 pm to CalTiger53
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we don't do this we are essentially saying we are powerless vs a bunch of terrorists.
I agree. Glad to see us make a clear stand. This should be a pivotal week.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 7:39 pm to IvoryBillMatt
Whatever happened to the "international fleet" that the EU was assembling to do that after the last announcement?
I am pretty sure that fell apart once it became clear they might actually have to put in some effort.
I am pretty sure that fell apart once it became clear they might actually have to put in some effort.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 7:42 pm to IvoryBillMatt
Why are we re-opening a strait thats already opened? 
Oh, because futures are about to trade before the market opens on Monday
Oh, because futures are about to trade before the market opens on Monday
Posted on 5/3/26 at 7:42 pm to CalTiger53
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If we don't do this we are essentially saying we are powerless vs a bunch of terrorists. Should have been done right away.
Had to get enough assets in place.
A beatable escort/convoy is not optimal
Posted on 5/3/26 at 7:45 pm to udtiger
We should be able to clear a few mines and shoot up some Boston Whalers.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 7:49 pm to antibarner
something something drone swarms
Posted on 5/3/26 at 7:51 pm to RelicBatches86
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Oh, because futures are about to trade before the market opens on Monday
Yup. Like clockwork.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 7:54 pm to antibarner
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We should be able to clear a few mines and shoot up some Boston Whalers.
They only have to be successful once, the US had to be perfect every time.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 7:59 pm to CastleBravo
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Whatever happened to the "international fleet" that the EU was assembling to do that after the last announcement
They are having a council about it
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:01 pm to Tigerfan1274
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Yup. Like clockwork.
I don't think CENTCOM would do that. Has the military made any "aspirational" statements before?
As a practical matter, I wonder which ships they will initially recruit to pass through the Strait. I don't think there are any major, American-flagged ships in the Persian Gulf.
This post was edited on 5/3/26 at 8:58 pm
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:04 pm to IvoryBillMatt
……….and a tanker was just hit by unknown projectiles.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:10 pm to demtigers73
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…….and a tanker was just hit by unknown projectiles.
Yup. Getting close to first light on the Persian Gulf. This will be a telling day.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:14 pm to IvoryBillMatt
If they attack us then we are fighting a defensive war.
Trump is daring them to fire on US ships and strike first so he can unleash the military.
Trump is daring them to fire on US ships and strike first so he can unleash the military.
This post was edited on 5/3/26 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:27 pm to CalTiger53
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If we don't do this we are essentially saying we are powerless vs a bunch of terrorists. Should have been done right away
Or we are controlling the supply line of oil throughout the region and world? If China wants to hold back trading certain minerals then we do the same with oil. If they want to invade Taiwan, we cut off their oil. If they want to avoid paying tariffs, we drive the price of energy up on them. They’ve held to may cards for to long. We need more negotiating power and this could be a start.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:29 pm to ItTakesAThief
The Trump-announced US mission to guide ships out of the Persian Gulf will not involve US Navy escorts -WSJ
The US will instead instruct ships on safe avenues of passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and coordinate with shipping and insurance companies.
5:38 PM · May 3, 2026
The US will instead instruct ships on safe avenues of passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and coordinate with shipping and insurance companies.
5:38 PM · May 3, 2026
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:30 pm to wryder1
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We need more negotiating power and this could be a start.
We have all we need and will take more when we want, not because we need.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:35 pm to demtigers73
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The Trump-announced US mission to guide ships out of the Persian Gulf will not involve US Navy escorts -WSJ
Trump's Truth Social was ambiguous. CENTCOM'S statement went beyond information sharing:
"U.S. military support to Project Freedom will include guided-missile destroyers, over 100 land and sea-based aircraft, multi-domain unmanned platforms, and 15,000 service members."
This post was edited on 5/3/26 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:40 pm to IvoryBillMatt
Are we in a military conflict with Iran? If so we need to control every sq mile of the straight, and use it t our advantage.
I'm not sure why this is some kind of controversy.
I'm not sure why this is some kind of controversy.
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