Hegseth claims ceasefire holds despite attacks on Iranian vessels
🔴 Tension RisingAsia Times2026-05-05
The US is responding ‘aggressively’ in the Strait of Hormuz to Iranian attacks, stating that the ceasefire agreement is holding. The Trump administration is supporting maritime transport through ‘Project Freedom,’ while Iran is countering. The ceasefire agreement was announced to comply with the 1973 War Powers Act deadline.