commercial ships

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Trump also said he agreed to pause “Project Freedom,” the administration’s initiative to move commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Navy will escort commercial ships, ensuring safe passage.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Cooper said more commercial ships are “en route” to escape the Strait behind the U.S. shield.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

US forces also "effectively engaged" all "missiles and drones that were fired at both us and the commercial ships," Cooper said.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The number of commercial ships passing through the Panama Canal has increased from 3,967 in 1923 to 5,475 in 1927.

From State of the Union Address by Coolidge, Calvin