Trump news at a glance: US fires on Iranian-flagged tanker as president fires off post threatening more bombing
🔴 Tension RisingThe Guardian2026-05-07
Donald Trump ordered the attack on an Iranian-flagged tanker and issued a threat of further bombing, escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The Iranian tanker attempted to breach the US blockade of Iranian ports, leading to the attack. Uncertainty remains regarding recent US-Iran negotiations.