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By Gabrielle Ng

May 4, 2026 at 5:40 AM UTC

Good morning. Donald Trump said the US will help some ships exit the Strait of Hormuz. Two Armenian summits will host nearly 50 European leaders. And Swiss lawmakers meet to discuss a law that will shape UBS’ future. Listen to the day’s top stories.

President Donald Trump said the US will guide neutral ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting today, after he’d earlier suggested Iran’s latest peace proposal might not be enough to satisfy him. The US Navy will not be involved in the latest effort, the Wall Street Journal reported.