The US said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets after an attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz Morning, and welcome to The Guardian’s Middle East live blog. The US said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets after an attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran accused Washington of striking first. The exchange of fire threatens to unravel a fragile ceasefire in effect since 8 April – but Donald Trump insisted the truce remains intact. Continue reading...
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FRI · 2026-05-08 · 07:53 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0508-74624
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Middle East crisis live: Trump insists ceasefire is intact after Iran and US exchange fire in Hormuz
The United States reported conducting strikes on Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz following an alleged attack on three American destroyers. Iran, however, accused Washington of initiating the exchange of fire.
Taz AliThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-05-08 · 07:53 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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The United States reported conducting strikes on Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz following an alleged attack on three American destroyers. Iran, however, accused Washington of initiating the exchange of fire. This incident raises concerns about a fragile ceasefire that has been in place since April 8th. Despite the escalating tensions, President Donald Trump stated that the truce remains intact. The events occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil transport.
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Donald Trump insisted the truce remains intact.
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Tehran accused Washington of striking first.
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The US said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets after an attack on three American destroyers in the strait of Hormuz.
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The exchange of fire threatens to unravel a fragile ceasefire in effect since 8 April.
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