## Market overview
The Strait of Hormuz cruise ship market is currently 73% YES, up from 55% 24 hours ago. This indicates an increase in the number of vessels crossing the river by 20 per day by May 31.
## Essentials
– The presence of military protection on US commercial ships seems to be related to the YES results of the increase in submarines through the Strait of Hormuz. – Market prices show that military escorts can help keep people safe. – These articles are not directly related to what Donald Trump will announce about the lifting of the US blockade.
## News Agency
NBC has reported that the US commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz had military protection, as part of “Project Freedom” launched by the US on May 4, 2026. The project aims to escort commercial ships through the strait, which is the most difficult to sell oil in the world. This follows the recent US-Israeli campaign against Iran, which resulted in Iran blocking the river and laying sea mines in retaliation. The dual US-Iranian blockade has blocked nearly 2,000 ships in the Persian Gulf since early March. Iran has criticized the US operation as a violation of the ceasefire, while the US military has said it will prevent Iranian attacks on ships in transit.
## Market Definition
The report on the security of the US merchant ships on the Hormuz voyage is consistent with the results of YES in the Strait of Hormuz maritime market. This development may indicate an increase in capacity to ensure the smooth sailing of ships, which shows a gradual impact on the availability of 20 ships on the day of May 31. The results are rated as Low.
## Must Watch
Observers should pay close attention to other statements from the US Department of Defense regarding increased military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Changes in the negotiations between the US and Iran could have a significant impact on the market. In addition, any changes in Iran’s response or announcements related to Project Freedom could affect market performance.
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