Breaking: US Launches Strikes on Two Iranian Targets

U.S. forces launched strikes against multiple Iranian military targets Thursday despite the official ceasefire between the United States and Iran technically remaining in place, according to statements from U.S. military officials and regional media reports.

According to reporting from Fox News, American strikes targeted strategic Iranian positions including Qeshm Port in the Strait of Hormuz and facilities near Bandar Abbas, one of Iran’s most important naval and shipping hubs.

Iran’s Bandar Kargan naval checkpoint in Minab was also reportedly struck during the operation.

The escalation came after Iranian forces allegedly launched attacks against U.S. naval assets transiting through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes.

In a statement posted to X, United States Central Command said American forces acted in self-defense after Iranian aggression.

“U.S. forces intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with self-defense strikes as U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman, May 7,” the statement said.

CENTCOM reported that Iranian forces launched missiles, drones, and fast attack boats against American naval vessels during the confrontation.

“Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones and small boats as USS Truxtun (DDG 103), USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), and USS Mason (DDG 87) transited the international sea passage. No U.S. assets were struck,” the military statement continued.

According to CENTCOM, U.S. forces successfully neutralized the incoming threats before striking Iranian military infrastructure believed responsible for coordinating the attacks.

The operation reportedly targeted missile launch facilities, drone launch sites, command-and-control infrastructure, and intelligence and surveillance assets connected to Iran’s naval operations.

“CENTCOM does not seek escalation but remains positioned and ready to protect American forces,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, Iranian state-run media acknowledged military activity and explosions across several regions.

Islamic Republic News Agency reported air defense activity in western Tehran, while explosions were also reported near the Chitgar district.

Separately, Mehr News Agency reported active gunfire and military activity near Bandar Abbas, Bandar Khamir, Sirik, and Qeshm Island in southern Iran.

The latest confrontation follows another dangerous escalation earlier this week when Iran reportedly launched 15 ballistic and cruise missiles toward the United Arab Emirates.

Despite the renewed fighting, diplomatic discussions aimed at ending the broader conflict reportedly remain ongoing.

Current President of the United States Donald Trump reiterated Thursday that the administration remains firm on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

In a Truth Social post, President Trump revealed he had spoken with Ursula von der Leyen regarding the ongoing crisis.

“I had a great call with The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. We discussed many topics, including that we are completely united that Iran can never have a Nuclear Weapon,” Trump wrote.

“We agreed that a regime that kills its own people cannot control a bomb that can kill millions,” the president added.

The renewed military exchanges underscore how fragile the ceasefire remains, even as diplomatic negotiations continue behind the scenes.

Conservatives and national security hawks have largely praised the administration’s aggressive response, arguing that maintaining American naval dominance and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is essential to global stability and energy security.

At the same time, officials continue warning that any further escalation in the region could rapidly expand into a much broader conflict involving additional Middle Eastern powers.