Washington/Tehran, May 8, 2026 — Tensions flared once again between the United States and Iran after both countries exchanged accusations over military attacks in the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing ceasefire period.
In a statement, Iran’s armed forces claimed that the confrontation began when the US Navy allegedly opened fire on two Iranian vessels entering the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. According to Iranian officials, the targeted ships included an oil tanker and a civilian commercial vessel.
Iran also accused US forces of carrying out airstrikes on Qeshm Island and the coastal ports of Khamir and Sirik in southern Iran along the Persian Gulf. Tehran said its military responded by launching missiles toward US naval assets near the Strait of Hormuz and the port of Chabahar.
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters further claimed that the attacks caused “significant damage” to US naval forces operating in the region.
However, the United States rejected those claims. The US Navy stated that Iranian forces initiated the confrontation by firing missiles at American warships patrolling the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on X, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Iran had attempted to target three US destroyers using missiles, drones, and high-speed attack boats. According to CENTCOM, the attacks were unsuccessful and caused no damage to American naval assets.
Several hours after the incident, Iran’s state-run Press TV reported that normal conditions had returned to Iranian coastal cities, islands, and the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest clash is not the first violation of the ceasefire agreement. Earlier this week, US forces reportedly destroyed six Iranian speedboats, prompting Iran to launch retaliatory missile strikes toward US naval positions. American forces said those missiles were intercepted by defense systems before reaching their targets.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints, carrying a significant share of global oil shipments. Any escalation in the region continues to raise concerns over global energy security and international shipping routes.
