President Trump on Thursday evening released a statement after the USexchangedfire with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US intercepted three Iranian attacks on Navy ships.
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.
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.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces including missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes.
CENTCOM does not seek escalation but remains positioned and ready to protect American forces.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM)May 7, 2026
The Iraniansstrucka cargo ship owned by their Chinese allies.
Confirmed. Chinese owned ship struck by Iran 🇮🇷 in the Strait of Hormuz. With friends like these…https://t.co/qIuBrU9EPl
— Ambassador Mike Waltz (@michaelgwaltz)May 7, 2026
Source: The Gateway Pundit
