U.S. and Iran exchange fire near the Strait of Hormuz; Trump says ceasefire still holds

17 articles, oldest first.

1. Al-Monitor

   Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships ↗ (opens Al-Monitor)

   Published May 3, 2026

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   Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, as President Donald Trump said the United States would begin escorting ships through the blocked waterway.

2. CNN

   Live updates: Ceasefire tested as Iran warns US the fight over Strait of Hormuz hasn’t ‘begun yet’ ↗ (opens CNN)

   Published May 4, 2026

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   President Donald Trump won’t say whether the US-Iran truce remains in place after both sides fired shots in the Strait of Hormuz. Follow for live updates.

3. Al-Monitor

   Pentagon says Iran ceasefire continues despite UAE attack ↗ (opens Al-Monitor)

   Published May 4, 2026

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   "We expected there would be some churn at the beginning," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said of the US Navy-led operation to open the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.

4. Al-Monitor

   Pentagon chief: ceasefire with Iran is not over ↗ (opens Al-Monitor)

   Published May 4, 2026

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   WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that a U.S. operation to protect commercial ships from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is temporary, Washington is not looking for a fight and the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect.

5. CBS News

   Live Updates: Iran ceasefire, control over Strait of Hormuz tested as U.S. guides ships through Iranian fire ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published May 4, 2026

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   The U.S.-Iran standoff erupted in violence again as Project Freedom challenged Tehran's chokehold on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

6. Military Times

   Pentagon says Iran ceasefire holds despite exchanges in Strait of Hormuz ↗ (opens Military Times)

   Published May 4, 2026

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   Gen. Dan Caine characterized the hostile actions as “all below the threshold of restarting major combat operations at this point.”

7. The Week

   US-Iran truce teeters after Trump’s Hormuz push ↗ (opens The Week)

   Published May 4, 2026

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   Tehran did not officially confirm or deny a series of recent attacks

8. NBC News

   U.S. insists Iran ceasefire not over despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz ↗ (opens NBC News)

   Published May 4, 2026

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   The ceasefire in the Middle East was in peril Tuesday after the United States and Iran traded fire and threats over President Donald Trump's new mission to force open the Strait of Hormuz.

9. The Columbian

   U.S. military leaders say ceasefire with Iran holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz ↗ (opens The Columbian)

   Published May 4, 2026

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   DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. military leaders said Tuesday that a ceasefire with Iran remains in effect a day after Tehran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the Unit

10. Al Jazeera

    US-Iran ceasefire holds despite Hormuz standoff: Pentagon chief Hegseth ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published May 4, 2026

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    Trump aide says the US has established a security ‘dome’ for ships over Hormuz, but traffic in strait remains stalled.

11. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Hegseth, Caine say ceasefire with Iran 'not over' despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published May 4, 2026

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    The fragile truce, reached nearly a month ago, appeared to be holding as U.S. forces pressed ahead with efforts to reopen the vital waterway for global...

12. Washington Examiner

    Ceasefire in jeopardy as U.S. and Iran trade shots in the Strait of Hormuz ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published May 4, 2026

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    Daily on Defense: U.S. and Iran trade shots during 'ceasefire,’ Trump calls Iran war a ‘mini-war,’ Hegseth and Caine to brief, Moscow and Kyiv announce dueling ceasefires.

13. Truthout

    US, Iran Exchange Fire Overnight — Trump Maintains Ceasefire Remains in Place ↗ (opens Truthout)

    Published May 7, 2026

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    Officials in Washington say they expect Iranian counterparts to respond to a proposed peace deal later on Friday.

14. The Guardian

    Middle East crisis live: Trump insists ceasefire is intact after Iran and US exchange fire in Hormuz ↗ (opens The Guardian)

    Published May 7, 2026

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    The US said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets after an attack on three American destroyers in the strait of Hormuz

15. NBC News

    U.S. and Iran exchange fire near the Strait of Hormuz; Trump says ceasefire still holds ↗ (opens NBC News)

    Published May 7, 2026

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    The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about the negotiations to end the conflict.

16. The Guardian

    First Thing: US-Iran ceasefire at risk after exchange of fire in strait of Hormuz ↗ (opens The Guardian)

    Published May 7, 2026

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    Donald Trump insists ceasefire remains intact after the most serious test yet. Plus, David Attenborough’s 100 most spectacular moments

17. Washington Examiner

    US, Iran locked in an oxymoronic ‘shooting ceasefire’ near the Strait of Hormuz ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published May 7, 2026

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    President Donald Trump, anxious to keep the nominal ceasefire in place dismissed the Iranian attacks as "just a love tap."