U.S. and Iran exchange fire near the Strait of Hormuz; Trump says ceasefire still holds
🔴 Tension RisingNBC News2026-05-08
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the fragility of the ceasefire. President Trump stated the ceasefire was ‘just a love tap’ and expressed uncertainty about the progress of nuclear negotiations. The U.S. conducted strikes on Iranian military facilities, while Iran responded to U.S. attacks.