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Originally published by Capital Newstop
May 8, 2026
13h ago
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's top military command alleged the US had targeted an Iranian oil tanker and another vessel approaching the Strait of Hormuz and carried out "aerial attacks" on several coastal areas...
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US President Donald Trump stated that a ceasefire between the US and Iran remains in effect following an exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz late Thursday night, though the article notes it's unclear who initiated the engagement.
- US Central Command (Centcom) reported responding to "unprovoked" Iranian attacks on US Navy guided-missile destroyers with "self-defence strikes."
- Iran's top military command alleged US "aerial attacks" targeted an Iranian oil tanker and other vessels, calling it a "violation of the ceasefire."
- The incident occurred just a day after Iran's foreign ministry indicated it was considering a US proposal for a ceasefire.
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