Trump says US–Iran ceasefire holds despite clashes in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in force, even after exchanges of fire overnight on Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz. The initial trigger for the confrontation was not immediately clear, according to media reports.
Iran’s top military command accused the United States of targeting an Iranian oil tanker and another vessel that was approaching the strait. Tehran also claimed US forces carried out airstrikes in several coastal areas of the country.
US authorities said they responded to Iranian attacks against US Navy guided‑missile destroyers in the strait, describing their actions as “self‑defense strikes.” Trump, commenting on the confrontation, said Iran “mocked us today.” The flare‑up followed a statement a day earlier from Iran’s Foreign Ministry that it was reviewing an American proposal to end the conflict—an indication of the ceasefire’s fragile state.
Underscoring the volatility, the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defense said Friday morning that its air defense systems were “actively engaged” to repel a missile and drone attack from Iran. With both sides offering conflicting accounts and no confirmation of who fired first, the episode highlights how quickly tensions around the Strait of Hormuz can spike even as diplomatic options are publicly referenced.
For now, Trump maintains that the ceasefire remains in place.