U.S. military says it responded to Iranian attacks on Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
🔴 Tension RisingPBS2026-05-07
The U.S. military responded to Iranian attacks on Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the fragility of the month-old ceasefire between the two countries. The U.S. military said it intercepted 'unprovoked Iranian attacks' and responded with self-defense strikes, with no ships hit. Iran's efforts to formalize control over the channel raise concerns about international shipping and global market instability.