Iran threatens U.S. forces in Strait of Hormuz and Bernie Sanders supporters eye a new leader: Morning Rundown

Morning RundownIran threatens U.S. forces in Strait of Hormuz and Bernie Sanders supporters eye a new leader: Morning RundownPlus, what to know about the star-studded Met Gala ahead of tonight's affair. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 4, 2026, 7:03 AM EDTBy Kayla HayempourIn today’s newsletter: Trump says the U.S. will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The grassroots movement that rallied behind Bernie Sanders evaluates who to support in 2028. And everything you need to know about tonight’s Met Gala. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Here’s what to know today.Iran threatens U.S. forces in Strait of Hormuz after Trump launches mission to guide ships body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__container, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__media-holder, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) #content { z-index: auto; } Add NBC News to GoogleTrump says the U.S. will ‘free up’ ships in the Strait of Hormuz02:17President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz today, as he offers little optimism that he will accept a recent proposal from Tehran to end the war.It's the latest bid to break Iran's stranglehold over the strait, which has left global shipping at an effective standstill and sent energy prices spiraling.Tehran quickly pushed back, with its military command warning that “any foreign armed force, especially the aggressive military of America should they intend to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, will be subjected to attack.” Hours later, Tehran claimed it had stopped a U.S. destroyer from entering the strait. Trump said the new mission was a response to other countries asking the U.S. to help free up ships locked in the passage. He did not name the nations but said they were not involved in the conflict. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up...