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Trump-Ordered Escort Guides Two US Ships; Missile Alert Cleared

5/4/2026

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Two American-flagged vessels completed a May 4 Strait of Hormuz transit under U.S. Navy destroyer escort after President Donald Trump ordered a naval operation to guide them.
The Joint Maritime Information Center created a security area south of the lane, warned force entering the strait would be targeted, and told mariners to coordinate with Omani authorities due to mines.
The United Arab Emirates cleared a missile alert with no injuries or damage.

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Two American-flagged vessels completed a May 4 Strait of Hormuz transit under U.S. Navy destroyer escort after President Donald Trump ordered a naval operation to guide them.
The Joint Maritime Information Center created a security area south of the lane, warned force entering the strait would be targeted, and told mariners to coordinate with Omani authorities due to mines.
The United Arab Emirates cleared a missile alert with no injuries or damage.