https://sundayeveningreview.com/tags/aviation/Recent content in Aviation on Sunday Evening ReviewHugoen-usMon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 -0500https://sundayeveningreview.com/today/the-day-may-4-2026/Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 -0500https://sundayeveningreview.com/today/the-day-may-4-2026/<p>The United States military began operations today to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway Iran has blocked since the war began sixty-six days ago. President Trump announced the effort, called Project Freedom, on Truth Social on Sunday, describing it as &ldquo;a humanitarian gesture&rdquo; and warning that interference &ldquo;will have to be dealt with forcefully,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/03/trump-iran-strait-of-hormuz-trapped-ships.html">CNBC reported</a>. U.S. Central Command confirmed that the operation involves guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 land and sea-based aircraft, unmanned platforms, and 15,000 service members, <a href="https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/4476318/us-military-supports-launch-of-project-freedom-in-strait-of-hormuz/">according to CENTCOM&rsquo;s press release</a>.</p>