BREAKING: US and Iran Exchange Fire in the Strait of Hormuz – US Intercepts Iranian Attacks on 3 Navy Ships
Ceasefire is hanging by a thread.
While military sources still insist that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is still ongoing, worrying reports have arisen of a new exchange of fire between the two countries.
According to the official CENTCOM X post, the US forces intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with self-defense strikes as U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman, May 7.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) May 7, 2026
Iranian forces reportedly fired missiles and drones at the USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason as the ships transited the strait.
No US assets were reportedly struck.
The US military eliminated the inbound threats, and fired at the Iranian military facilities responsible for the attack.
Missile and drone launch sites, as well as command and control locations, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes were targeted.
💥BREAKING: 🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Exchange of fire between Iran and the US in Hormuz.
THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS HEATING UP AGAIN! pic.twitter.com/nkCmMhu3oY
— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) May 7, 2026
Axios reported:
“Iranian state media reported that three U.S. destroyers were targeted by the Iranian navy, while the U.S. official said the U.S. conducted strikes on targets in the strait.
The U.S. official said the exchange did not constitute a resumption of the war, but the Iranian military described the U.S. strikes as a ceasefire violation and threatened retaliation. The extent of the strikes and resulting damage are unclear at this time.
Iran’s military said the U.S. had targeted an oil tanker and another ship entering the strait.”
🚨🇮🇷🇺🇸 A source close to the Iranian government, posting on X:
“Iran has initiated a military response to the maritime blockade. Military units of CENTCOM that are responsible for the attack on Iranian vessels will be targeted. Tonight, clashes have occurred due to this reason.”… https://t.co/geDRlKeohg pic.twitter.com/2Ht6dxoxM5
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 7, 2026
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