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Trump calls US Iran exchange a love tap as ceasefire reportedly holds
International
Published on 8 May 2026
Ceasefire stayed “in effect” after both sides fired back
The US and Iran exchanged fire while testing a month-long ceasefire, with Iran claiming the situation returned to normal. The US military said it responded to Iranian attacks. President Trump downplayed the incident as a “love tap” even as renewed hostilities emerged while Washington awaited Iran’s reaction to a US proposal, pushing oil prices and inflaming US politics.
- US and Iran exchanged fire during a ceasefire test
- Iran said conditions returned to normal after attacks
- Trump described the clash as a “love tap”
- Tensions are tied to a US proposal response
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