U.S. and Iran Continue Mutual Attacks in Gulf of Oman Despite Ceasefire Claims

The same day, Iranian state media posted a video appearing to show Iranian forces seizing the Chinese-owned oil tanker Ocean Koi. S. has fired at Iran since a supposed ceasefire began on April 7, 2026.

U.S. S. at least 11 times, according to @Forbes reported. On May 7, 2026, Iran attempted to attack three American destroyers with missiles and drones as they transited out of the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said.

"There was no damage done to the three Destroyers, but great damage done to the Iranian attackers . . . they were completely destroyed along with numerous small boats," he added.

U.S. Strikes as “love taps” and insisted the ceasefire was still in place. S. U.S. Central Command reported. The pattern of engagements has continued despite Trump's assertions. U.S. Gen. S. forces more than 10 times since the ceasefire began.

Gen. Caine said Iran has fired at commercial vessels nine times and seized two container ships in the same period. U.S. Central Command destroyed six Iranian military speedboats in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, 2026.

U.S. was helping exit the strait. President Donald Trump said on May 4 that Iran took “some shots at unrelated Nations,” including a South Korea cargo ship.

Iran launched missiles and drones at the UAE that day, striking a major oil port and oil tanker, according to Emirati authorities. On May 8, 2026 or the day prior, Iran launched two ballistic missiles and three drones at the UAE, injuring three people, Emirati authorities said. The attacks on the UAE restarted on May 4 after the supposed ceasefire took hold.

U.S. implemented a naval blockade of vessels traveling in and out of Iran in mid-April 2026. Iran has alleged the blockade is a violation of the ceasefire, @Forbes reported.

U.S. Expected a response on Friday from Iran to its proposal to end the war.

““Love taps.””

“— President Donald Trump, describing the U.S. strikes while insisting the ceasefire remained in place. The exchanges have persisted even as both sides discuss a tentative deal that would require Iran to pause its nuclear enrichment program in exchange for the U.S. lifting sanctions and both parties agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”