U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect and described the retaliatory strikes on Iran as "just a love tap."
Mohammad Mokhber, advisor and assistant to the leader of the Islamic Republic, stated that controlling the Strait of Hormuz is as significant as possessing an atomic bomb, emphasizing Iran's unwillingness to relinquish its strategic gains in the ongoing conflict.
On May 6, 2026, Tanker Trackers reported that three empty tankers belonging to the National Iranian Tanker Company crossed the U.S. Navy blockade after passing through Pakistan's exclusive economic zone; one of them, HASNA, was disabled by U.S. forces near the coast of Shinas, Oman, after refusing to comply with warnings.
Fada Hossein Maleki, a member of Iran's Parliament National Security Commission, stated that the maritime blockade of Iran's southern ports and economic pressures, including inflation and price hikes, are causing significant vulnerability for the Iranian people. He added that adversaries are now engaging in an economic war as they cannot damage Iran through military means.
Iranian military officials claim the U.S. violated a ceasefire following strikes on an oil tanker and another vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump says ceasefire with Iran remains in effect, calling retaliatory strikes on Iran “just a love tap.” (ABC)
