'Iran ceasefire certainly holds, but we're watching very closely': US Defense Secy Pete Hegseth
🔴 Tension RisingDeccan Herald2026-05-05
The US stated that Iran did not breach a ceasefire in the West Asia conflict and attempted to open the Strait of Hormuz. The US military claimed to have destroyed six Iranian small boats, cruise missiles, and drones. Iran countered, accusing the US and its allies of attacking ships and threatened retaliation.