Trump says U.S. will 'free' ships trapped in Persian Gulf by Strait of Hormuz closure

Vessels have been largely unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz for months, disrupting key supply chains.

# Trump says U.S. will 'free' ships trapped in Persian Gulf by Strait of Hormuz closure Vessels have been largely unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz for months, disrupting key supply chains. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/03/trump-iran-strait-of-hormuz-trapped-ships.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*