Iran media reports exchange of fire with US forces near Strait of Hormuz

Iranian media reported an exchange of fire between Iranian and US forces near the Strait of Hormuz, an event occurring amidst a fragile ceasefire between the two nations. Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency stated that its naval forces confronted vessels attempting to cross the strategic waterway without coordination. The agency cited an "informed military source" who reported that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy fired on a US tanker for allegedly attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz with its radar system turned off. Tasnim added that US forces responded by firing "at a scorched area around Bandar Abbas," noting that the explosions caused no casualties or property damage.

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The sound of the explosions was related to this incident and did not cause any casualties or property damage.

Tasnim also reported that Iranian naval forces issued warnings and then fired warning shots at four vessels that allegedly ignored them while attempting to enter the Gulf without coordinating with Iranian authorities, forcing them to turn back. Meanwhile, CBS News reported that the US military carried out "defensive" strikes on Iran, including shooting down four Iranian drones and striking a ground control station in Bandar Abbas preparing to launch a fifth drone. A US official described these actions as measured and intended to maintain the ceasefire, which was still considered to be holding despite the latest exchange.

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These actions were measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire.

President Trump reiterated his commitment to a favorable ceasefire deal with Iran, stating he "won't be outlasted" and "doesn't care about the midterm" elections. He emphasized that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons, asserting this goal is "for the world." Trump also affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain "open to everybody" as part of the ceasefire negotiations. Concurrently, the United States imposed sanctions on Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), accusing Tehran of using the body to "extort" commercial vessels and funnel revenue to the IRGC.

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Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. I'm doing that for the world, not just for us.