The Iranian military command accused the US military of violating the ceasefire by attacking ships near the Strait of Hormuz. According to a statement relayed by state television, the American military targeted an Iranian oil tanker leaving Iranian coasts. The Iranian forces retaliated immediately by attacking American military ships.
The US military responded, stating that they retaliated after an Iranian attack on their ships. The US Central Command neutralized incoming threats and targeted Iranian military installations responsible for the attacks.
The situation remains tense as both sides are prepared to protect their forces, with the US Central Command emphasizing a desire to avoid escalation.
[Context: tensions between Iran and the US in the Persian Gulf region] [Fact Check: Both Iran and the US have accused each other of initiating hostilities in the region.]
/2026/05/07/69fcae5648c9a510721641.jpg "The American army claims to have struck several military installations in Iran after attacks on several of its ships")
/2026/05/04/69f8366cb816b344604698.png "Ukraine intensifies strikes on Russian oil depots, a real windfall for Moscow since the blockade of Ormuz.")
