US and Iranian forces exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday (7 May ), while the UAE reportedly faced renewed attacks, raising concerns over the stability of the April 7 ceasefire.
President Donald Trump said three US Navy destroyers came under attack while transiting the strategic waterway, which handles a significant share of global oil and LNG shipments. US officials said no American assets were damaged.
“Three World Class American Destroyers just transited, very successfully, out of the Strait of Hormuz, under fire. There was no damage done to the three Destroyers, but great damage done to the Iranian attackers,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump later told reporters the ceasefire was still in effect and sought to play down the exchange.
“They trifled with us today. We blew them away,” Trump said in Washington.
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters accused the US of violating the ceasefire through strikes on Iranian-linked vessels and coastal areas, claiming Iranian forces responded against US military ships.
Iran’s Press TV later reported that, following several hours of fire, “the situation on Iranian islands and coastal cities by the Strait of Hormuz is back to normal now.”
Trump suggested ongoing talks with Tehran remained on track despite Thursday’s hostilities, telling reporters, “We’re negotiating with the Iranians.”
Asked when any deal might be reached, Trump said, “It might not happen, but it could happen any day. I believe they want to deal more than I do.”
ℹ️ Reuters
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