Iran has accused the United States of striking civilian areas and targeted two ships at the Strait of Hormuz in violation of a ceasefire.
Explosions on an island in the Strait of Hormuz were reported by Iranian state TV on Thursday, claiming they happened during a "exchange of fire."
As US Navy guided-missile destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz in the direction of the Gulf of Oman, US Central Command (CENTCOM) reports that American forces intercepted "unprovoked Iranian attacks" and retaliated with "self-defense strikes."
Explosions on an island in the Strait of Hormuz were reported by Iranian official TV on Thursday, claiming they happened during a "exchange of fire."
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, said in a statement on Thursday that Iran is reviewing the U.S. proposal that passed through Pakistan.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces claimed to have killed over 220 Hezbollah commanders and fighters in recent weeks.
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Jamal Fares Alrowaiei (at podium), Permanent Representative of Bahrain to the United Nations, briefs reporters on a draft UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz. from left to right are Abdulaziz M. Alwasil, Parmanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations; Michael G. Waltz, Parmanent Representative of United States of America to the United Nations; Mr Alrowaiel; Mohamed Issa Abushahab, Parmanent Representative of of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations; Alya Ahmad Saifi Al-Thani, Parmanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations; Faisal GM A.T.M Alenizi, Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Kuwait to the United Nations on May 7, 2026- UN Photo/ Mark Garten