Event Brief
Trump says Iran hostilities are over despite blockade
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: President Trump told lawmakers the hostilities ended, while the U.S. still maintains military presence and a naval blockade.
WHO: President Trump; U.S. military
WHAT: Trump stated hostilities ended while U.S. forces and a naval blockade continued
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 7:25 PM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: Trump said the hostilities that began in late February have terminated.
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