The operation was described by President Trump as a "humanitarian gesture" intended to benefit global commerce, the Middle East region, and even Iran itself. It involves U.S. coordination with governments, shipping companies, and insurance firms to facilitate the safe exit of the vessels, which Trump stated are "neutral and innocent bystanders."<ref name=jpost>{{cite web |url=https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895004 |title=Trump says US to begin escorting ships out of Persian Gulf through Strait of Hormuz |publisher=The Jerusalem Post |date=3 May 2026}}</ref> | The operation was described by President Trump as a "humanitarian gesture" intended to benefit global commerce, the Middle East region, and even Iran itself. It involves U.S. coordination with governments, shipping companies, and insurance firms to facilitate the safe exit of the vessels, which Trump stated are "neutral and innocent bystanders."<ref name=jpost>{{cite web |url=https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895004 |title=Trump says US to begin escorting ships out of Persian Gulf through Strait of Hormuz |publisher=The Jerusalem Post |date=3 May 2026}}</ref> |