Iran live updates: Trump says war could stretch 3 more weeks
🔴 Tension RisingYahoo2026-05-05
President Trump indicated a potential extension of the war with Iran, emphasizing the continuation of negotiations while maintaining a readiness for military response if necessary. The U.S. submitted a draft UN Security Council resolution to formalize traffic mechanisms in the Strait of Hormuz and demand Iran cease attacks and disclose mine locations. Three U.S. Navy destroyers are deployed in the Persian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz as part of the ‘Project Freedom’ defensive shield.