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U.S. says truce with Iran holds despite recent clashes
The United States has announced that although it has recently shot with Iran, authorities in Tehran have not attempted to fully violate the ongoing ceasefire agreement.
In recent days, the U.S. sought to forcibly keep the Strait of Hormuz open, leading to a direct confrontation with Iran.
The U.S. military reported that it engaged and destroyed small Iranian vessels using missiles and drones. These actions were part of an operation to escort oil tankers transiting through the strategic waterway.
President Donald Trump announced on May 3, 2026 that these operations, named “Project Freedom,” are aimed at preventing Iranian forces from blocking international shipping lanes.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth clarified that the maneuvers to protect the commercial tankers were temporary measures and emphasized that the broader truce remains in effect.
“We are not seeking war,” Hegseth stated. “As of now, the ceasefire holds, but we will continue to monitor the situation very closely.”
Tensions remain high following a May 4 incident where Iran fired on a U.S. vessel and launched drone and missile strikes against the United Arab Emirates. On May 5, the UAE reported it is preparing for further potential attacks from Iran.
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, countered that the U.S. actions have undermined the ceasefire and disrupted maritime traffic in Hormuz.
“We know that continuing on this path poses a threat to America, but we were not the ones who initiated this,” Qalibaf remarked.
