Middle East crisis live: tanker hit by ‘projectiles’ in strait of Hormuz after Trump says US will help ‘guide’ stranded ships
🔴 Tension RisingGuardian-MiddleEast2026-05-04
US President Trump announced a US support plan to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. A tanker was reportedly hit by projectiles in the strait, and the US threatened forceful action against any interference with its operation. Iran has received a US response to its proposal, and the possibility of resuming nuclear talks remains uncertain.