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US Military Retaliates Against Iran Attack in Hormuz Strait; Trump Affirms 'Truce is Ongoing'
US Military Responds to Iranian Attack in Hormuz Strait
The US Central Command announced on the 7th that three missile destroyers heading from the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman were attacked by Iran and responded in self-defense. The US Central Command stated that there were no casualties on the US side and that they targeted Iranian missile and drone launch sites.
Iran Accuses US of 'Violating Truce Agreement'
In contrast, a spokesperson for Iran's Central Command claimed that the US military attacked two Iranian vessels, including oil tankers, heading towards the Strait of Hormuz, and conducted airstrikes on coastal cities and Qeshm Island. This was condemned as a violation of the truce agreement. Iranian state media reported that Iran launched missiles at US military units attempting to seize an oil tanker.
President Trump Emphasizes 'Truce is Ongoing'
Amid rising tensions between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump stated on the 7th that the 'truce is continuing.' He warned that if Iran does not sign an agreement, it will suffer immense pain, urging Iran to 'sign their agreement fast.' US media reported that US government officials indicated that the incident was 'neither a resumption of combat nor an end to the truce.'
*Source: YouTube: 日テレNEWS (2026-05-08)*
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