The U.S. navy mentioned it carried out strikes on Iranian navy targets on Thursday (Might 7, 2026) after an assault on three American destroyers within the Strait of Hormuz, whereas Tehran accused Washington of placing first.
The violence threatened to unravel a fragile truce in impact since April 8 that introduced an finish to weeks of U.S.-Israeli assaults on the Islamic republic, which has retaliated with strikes throughout West Asia and by blocking the strait, a significant route for oil and gasoline shipments.
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“Iranian forces launched a number of missiles, drones and small boats” on the three U.S. warships, however none have been hit, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) mentioned in a submit on X, including that it “eradicated inbound threats and focused Iranian navy services accountable.”
“CENTCOM doesn’t search escalation however stays positioned and able to shield American forces,” it mentioned.
Iran’s central navy command, in the meantime, accused the USA of violating the ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker and one other ship on Thursday (Might 7, 2026), saying Tehran’s forces “instantly and in retaliation attacked American navy vessels.”
Trump threatens extra Iran strikes if deal not signed ‘quick!’
U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned on Thursday (Might 7, 2026) that U.S. forces dealt “nice harm” to Iranian targets after three American naval destroyers got here underneath hearth however have been nonetheless nonetheless open to a cope with Tehran.
“There was no harm carried out to the three Destroyers, however nice harm carried out to the Iranian attackers,” he mentioned on his Reality Social platform, colourfully describing drones falling “like a butterfly dropping to its grave!”
“We’ll knock them out loads more durable and much more violently within the ffuture ifthey don’t get their Deal signed, FAST!” he added.
Mr. Trump had fuelled hopes of a deal simply the day earlier than, saying an settlement might be close to, at the same time as he once more threatened to return to bombing if Tehran refused to again down.
Iran’s Overseas Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei mentioned Tehran would talk its place to mediator Pakistan “after finalising its views”.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had struck an optimistic tone previous to the exchanges of fireplace on Thursday (Might 7, 2026), saying in televised remarks: “I firmly imagine that this ceasefire will flip right into a long-term ceasefire.”
Lebanon talks
However, inside Iran, civilians have been cynical.
“Neither facet in these negotiations is de facto able to reaching an settlement,” 42-year-old photographer Shervin advised AFP reporters in Paris, messaging from Tehran.
“That is one other one in all Trump’s video games; in any other case, why are so many warships and navy forces being despatched towards Iran?”
Any settlement between the USA and Iran may additionally assist decrease tensions in Lebanon, the place a separate truce was underneath renewed pressure after an Israeli strike on southern Beirut killed a commander from militant group Hezbollah on Wednesday (Might 6, 2026).
A U.S. State Division official confirmed on Thursday (Might 7, 2026) that the brand new Israel-Lebanon talks would happen on Might 14 and 15.
Will probably be the third assembly in current months between the 2 international locations, which have technically been at struggle for many years and haven’t any diplomatic relations.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned Tuesday (Might 5, 2026) {that a} peace deal between the 2 sides was “eminently achievable,” insisting Hezbollah was the sticking level, somewhat than any difficulty between the 2 governments.
Lebanon was drawn into West Asia struggle when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iranian supreme chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Ships, crew stranded
A ceasefire between the 2 international locations and together with Hezbollah was prolonged after the final spherical of talks in Washington, however Israel has stored up its strikes on the group, which has claimed assaults of its personal on Israeli forces occupying elements of Lebanon’s south.
Lebanon’s Well being Ministry reported at the least 12 individuals killed in a sequence of Israeli airstrikes on Thursday (Might 7, 2026).
Following the beginning of the struggle with U.S.-Israeli assaults on February 28, Iran largely shuttered the Strait of Hormuz.
Round 1,500 ships and 20,000 worldwide crew are actually trapped within the Gulf area due to the battle, the secretary-general of the UN’s Worldwide Maritime Group, Arsenio Dominguez, advised a Maritime Conference of the Americas assembly in Panama.
Mr. Trump had this week briefly launched a naval operation to power open the strait to business vessels, solely to face it down inside hours, citing progress on negotiations with Iran.
The U.S. president — who has lambasted Europe for not backing his struggle in opposition to Iran — mentioned Thursday (Might 7, 2026) he had a “nice name” with European Fee chief Ursula von der Leyen, saying they have been “fully united that Iran can by no means have a nuclear weapon.”
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