U.S. Military Redirects 78 Commercial Vessels in Strait of Hormuz as Trump Warns of 'Calm Before the Storm'

According to the U.S. Central Command, as of May 16, 78 commercial vessels have been redirected and 4 have been intercepted and detained in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure compliance with blockade measures. The statement comes amid heightened tensions, with Trump suggesting on May 17 that the current Iran situation represents a “calm before the storm,” while unnamed sources indicated the U.S. and Israel may resume military operations against Iran as early as next week.