General · 8 May 2026
Trump claims ceasefire despite Strait of Hormuz attacks
Recent hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz have occurred, despite President Trump's assertion that a ceasefire with Iran remains active. Both nations exchanged fire late on Thursday night, with the US reporting self-defence strikes against Iranian attacks on its destroyers. Iran's military command, however, alleged that the United States carried out aerial attacks on its coastal areas.
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