Trump halts US naval mission in Hormuz Strait as France steps in

President Trump has paused a U.S. operation called "Project Freedom" that was guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that is a key route for global oil shipments. The move comes as thousands of people remain stranded on about 2,000 vessels after the strait was closed.

In response, France has moved an aircraft carrier group into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, preparing to help keep the strait open for commercial shipping. The French deployment signals that European allies are stepping in to maintain freedom of navigation while the U.S. reviews its role.