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West Asia War: US Intercepts Iranian Attacks On Navy Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Amid Fragile Ceasefire | Video
24htopnews | May 9, 2026 12:08 AM CST

The US said it intercepted Iranian attacks on Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and carried out retaliatory strikes on Iranian military targets, raising fears over the fragile ceasefire. Iran tightened control over the vital shipping route, disrupting global trade and oil supplies, while Pakistan-led peace efforts and diplomatic negotiations continued amid renewed threats from Donald Trump.

Dubai: The US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks Thursday on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking US forces," highlighting the fragility of the month-old ceasefire between the two countries.

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US Central Command said in a social media post that US forces intercepted “unprovoked Iranian attacks” and responded with self-defense strikes.

The US military said no ships were hit. It said it doesn't seek escalation but “remains positioned and ready to protect American forces.” President Donald Trump told reporters in Washington that the ceasefire was holding despite the violence.


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