Trump calls Iran strikes a love tap while saying ceasefire is still in effect amid naval fire

He insisted the ceasefire was “going” after exchange of fire

U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed recent strikes on Iranian targets as a “love tap,” telling ABC News that the ceasefire remains in effect even after an exchange of fire near the Strait of Hormuz. During the call, he rejected claims that escalation meant the agreement had collapsed, while the U.S. Navy reported successful transit through the strategic waterway despite Iranian attacks. Separate reports said U.S. strikes hit maritime corridors near Iran’s Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas, described as limited and not a return to full war.