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US and Iran exchange fire as month old ceasefire crumbles again
International
Published on 8 May 2026
Both sides accuse the other of targeting ships
Fresh fighting between the US and Iran has shaken a month old ceasefire. Iran says the US targeted its ships, while the US claims it acted in self defense after unprovoked Iranian attacks. The flare up comes as Iran weighs a US plan to end hostilities, yet major disputes—especially Iran’s nuclear program—remain unresolved.
- US and Iran exchanged fire, putting the ceasefire at risk
- Iran alleges US ship targeting; US cites self defense
- Escalation unfolds while a US proposal to end hostilities is considered
- Nuclear tensions remain the biggest unresolved sticking point
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