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President Donald Trump said the United States will begin helping some neutral vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf transit the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, as tensions continue to disrupt one of the world’s most important energy corridors.
“The Ship movement is merely meant to free up people, companies, and Countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong — They are victims of circumstance,” Trump wrote Sunday in a social media post. “If, in any way, this Humanitarian process is interfered with, that interference will, unfortunately, have to be dealt with forcefully.”
According to the Wall Street Journal, citing an unidentified U.S. official, the initiative does not currently include direct U.S. Navy escorts. Instead, it centers on coordination among governments, insurers and maritime organizations.
Trump also said U.S. officials are holding “very positive discussions” with Iran that could result in something “very positive for all,” though he did not elaborate.
Earlier remarks from Trump suggested Iran’s latest peace overture may fall short of what he is seeking, underscoring the lack of meaningful progress toward ending the conflict.
Iranian state television reported Sunday that Tehran is evaluating the US reply to its recently submitted 14-point proposal, citing a foreign ministry spokesman.
In describing the Hormuz initiative, Trump said ships included in the operation, which he called “Project Freedom,” have large crews running low on food and other essentials while awaiting safe passage. He added that multiple countries had requested US assistance in helping free their vessels.
“In all cases, they said they will not be returning until the area becomes safe for navigation, and everything else,” Trump wrote.
Hundreds of oil tankers, bulk carriers and cargo vessels remain delayed in the Gulf, while several regional producers have curtailed output because storage facilities are filling and exports remain constrained.
Oil and gas prices have surged amid the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway south of Iran through which roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments typically pass. Rising fuel costs have heightened concerns within the White House that Republicans could face political fallout in November’s midterm elections.
The strait remains central to the broader standoff. After Iran effectively shut the passage, the United States responded with a naval blockade of Iranian ports in an effort to pressure Tehran economically and restrict its oil exports.$BTC
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Oil prices declined after President Donald Trump said the United States would begin helping neutral vessels move through the Strait of Hormuz and pointed to encouraging diplomatic contacts with Iran.

Brent crude (CO1:COM) fell 1.9% to $106.15 a barrel, marking a third straight session of losses. West Texas Intermediate (CL1:COM) also slipped below $100.

Trump said the operation, scheduled to begin Monday, is intended to assist people, companies and nations caught up in the conflict despite having no role in it.

He also said U.S. officials were engaged in “very positive discussions” with Tehran that could produce something “very positive for all,” though he offered no further details.

Crude prices had surged earlier this year, reaching their highest levels since 2022 last week, as the war rattled markets and fueled concerns about slower growth and rising inflation.

The rally was driven in part by disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has blocked vessels from leaving the Persian Gulf, while the United States has intercepted ships traveling to or from Iranian ports.

Trump also warned of possible military consequences if Iran interferes with the new shipping effort.

“If, in any way, this Humanitarian process is interfered with, that interference will, unfortunately, have to be dealt with forcefully,” he said.

The U.S. blockade is aimed at squeezing Iran’s economy by limiting its oil exports and pressuring domestic production. A senior official said Tehran has already begun trimming output to avoid running out of storage capacity.

Over the weekend, OPEC+ members agreed to a largely symbolic increase in June production quotas, seeking to project stability after the United Arab Emirates exited the group. Abu Dhabi separately promoted its own expansion plans.

The conflict began in late February after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which Washington said were intended to stop Tehran from becoming a greater threat through its nuclear program. Even after the recent pullback, Brent remains up 74% this year.
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Global equities have rebounded to recent highs after recovering from the Iran-driven oil scare, but investors are increasingly balancing two competing forces: continued enthusiasm for AI and semiconductor stocks versus the economic drag of higher energy prices.

Recent megacap tech earnings and the latest Federal Reserve meeting did little to cool U.S. risk appetite. At the same time, renewed strength in crude prices has revived concerns about inflation and interest rates, particularly in Europe, where markets are more exposed to energy disruptions.

Lombard Odier strategist Florian Ielpo said markets appear willing to look past the oil move because corporate earnings remain strong enough to offset concerns tied to yields and geopolitics, Bloomberg News reported.

Tech rally still driving U.S. stocks
Technology shares remain the main engine of the U.S. advance. Investors broadly welcomed strong earnings from major tech companies and showed limited concern over aggressive capital spending plans.

While some names such as Meta (META) Platforms stumbled, semiconductor shares continued to power indexes higher. BBVA strategist Michalis Onisiforou said narrow rallies led by chipmakers have historically often widened out later rather than signaling exhaustion.

Still, after a sharp run since early April, some investors may be looking for consolidation. Nvidia’s (NVDA) earnings report on May 20 is emerging as the next major test for both tech stocks and the broader market.

Europe feels more pressure
European equity volatility remains above U.S. levels as investors weigh oil prices, rising bond yields and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.

Broker Andy Kent said Europe’s derivatives markets are pricing in more risk because investors face multiple unresolved threats, including supply disruptions and geopolitical escalation.

A reopening of the strait could spark a rally in under-owned European stocks, while renewed tension and higher crude prices could trigger a sharp selloff.

Oil still main obstacle

Although Brent crude (CO1:COM) recently hit its highest level since 2022, oil options markets have remained relatively calm. The latest move higher has been more gradual than the sharp swings seen earlier in the conflict.

Still, persistently high oil prices remain the biggest threat to the equity rebound.

Ielpo said inflation is picking up again in the U.S., euro-zone inflation has moved back above target and central banks are signaling less urgency to cut rates. In effect, policymakers are indicating that expensive energy makes easier monetary policy harder to justify, Bloomberg News reported.
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