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Trump says three US warships transited Hormuz during fire with Iran
International
Published on 8 May 2026
Iran claims it hit US vessels after tanker attack
President Donald Trump confirmed that three US destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz even after an exchange of fire with Iranian forces. The US Navy reportedly opened fire after an incident involving an Iranian oil tanker, while Iran’s IRGC claimed it targeted the American vessels. Trump said Iranian boats were destroyed and missiles intercepted.
- US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz
- Trump confirmed three US destroyers transited during the attack
- IRGC claims it targeted US vessels after the tanker incident
- Trump says missiles were intercepted and Iranian boats destroyed
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