Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash

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Iran's military reported that U.S. forces targeted an Iranian oil tanker and another vessel near the UAE's Fujairah port, with U.S. airstrikes hitting civilian areas in southern Iran. Iran also stated its air defenses were active over western Tehran. The U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed its naval forces faced attacks from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, including missiles, drones, and fast boats. CENTCOM stated it responded by eliminating "inbound threats" and targeting Iranian military facilities involved in the attacks. This exchange occurred on May 8, 2026, with Iran accusing the U.S. of violating a ceasefire.

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Trump says ceasefire still 'in effect'.

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CENTCOM stated they responded by eliminating 'inbound threats' and targeting 'Iranian military facilities'.

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US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) stated its naval forces came under Iranian missile, drone and fast-boat attacks.

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Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying out strikes on coastal areas.

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Iranian military said United States forces targeted an Iranian oil tanker and a second vessel near the UAE's Fujairah port.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuUS-Israel war on IranLive updatesUS blockade of the Strait of HormuzLife in limboHow well do you know Iran?Live updates, Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying out strikes on coastal areas.liveThis video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities.Al Jazeera LiveBy Zaid Sabah and Nils AdlerPublished On 8 May 2026 Iran’s military said United States forces targeted an Iranian oil tanker in coastal waters and a second vessel near the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah port, while US air strikes hit civilian areas in Bandar Khamir, Sirik and Qeshm Island in southern Iran. Iranian air defences were also active over western Tehran. The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said its naval forces came under Iranian missile, drone and fast-boat attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and responded by eliminating “inbound threats” and targeting “Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking US forces”.

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