Paris, France, May 6, 2026 (AFP) - War in the Middle East: latest developments

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2026-05-06

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - US pauses Hormuz escorts - President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was halting the US military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after just one day, in a bid to reach a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war. Trump's so-called "Project Freedom" to help vessels leave the Strait of Hormuz began on Monday. But the US leader said on Truth Social that he was now pausing it afte......

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