STORY: :: Released May 8, 2026
The U.S. and Iran traded fire on Thursday in the most serious test since their ceasefire began a month ago.
Tehran said the situation quickly returned to normal, while Washington said it did not want to escalate the conflict.
President Trump downplayed the incident while speaking to reporters, and said a truce was holding:
"They trifled with us today. We blew them away. They trifled, I call that a trifle. I'll let you know when there's no cease (fire)."
Tehran state TV said Iranian missiles hit "enemy units" near the Strait of Hormuz after a U.S. attack on an Iranian oil tanker.
The country's military said U.S. strikes also hit another ship and civilian areas on shore.
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An Iranian spokesperson claimed its attacks on U.S. assets caused "significant damage."
But U.S. Central Command said none of its forces were hit, adding that Iran used missiles, drones and small boats to attack three destroyers.
In response, the U.S. struck Iranian missile and drone sites.
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The fighting broke out while Washington was waiting for a reply to its proposal on ending the war.
That would pause the fighting but leave major disagreements unresolved, not least regarding Iran's nuclear program.
Trump said talks with Tehran were still on track despite Thursday's hostilities.
