Trump Pushes Pause Button On ‘Project Freedom,’ Says Hormuz Strait ‘Blockade Will Remain’: Oil Falls To $101, South Korean Markets Spike

All NewsMay 6, 2026

Trump’s pause of the Hormuz escort mission while keeping the Iran blockade in place boosted Dow futures 104 points and sent oil prices lower.

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