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Trump reverses course on helping ships transit the Strait of Hormuz

Trump reverses course on helping ships transit the Strait of Hormuz

Apple News Today
May 6, 2026 15 min
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<p>President Trump said his recently announced plan to help ships cross the Strait of Hormuz is now on pause. <a href="https://apple.news/Awa3y6dM1Sz-bkAXnis3l3A">The Hill</a> reports that the move came hours after U.S. officials said combat operations in Iran have concluded.</p> <p>Three people died on a cruise ship after an outbreak of deadly hantavirus. Tim Cocks of <a href="https://apple.news/AopnWpPG8T8C_OaBrd-SIXQ">Reuters</a> joins to discuss what went on aboard the ship.</p> <p>A vast array of American schools use YouTube for educational purposes. The <a href="https://apple.news/AcUSjGSKSQuyIcLshuRLxwQ">Wall Street Journal</a>&rsquo;s Shalini Ramachandran explains how the Google-owned platform integrated so deeply into the education system.</p> <p>Plus, Republicans <a href="https://apple.news/AaPDPKRZATJCBawfBnDUNKw">proposed</a> $1 billion for White House security improvements, at least five Trump-backed candidates <a href="https://apple.news/ApwUnr74BTomkeKlwNVWbRw">ousted</a> fellow Republicans in an Indiana primary, and why hotel rooms for the World Cup aren&rsquo;t <a href="https://apple.news/AxMyJoBFgSVeA9FaRc47HHw">filling</a> up as fast as expected.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.</p>

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