Reactions and statements from the international community
CENTCOM announced that U.S. forces intercepted missile, drone, and small boat attacks by the Islamic Republic and struck the sources of these attacks in Iran. CENTCOM emphasized that it is not seeking to escalate tensions.
In a post on Truth Social, former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Islamic Republic of Iran for attacking three U.S. destroyers, stating that Iran is led by "madmen" who would use nuclear weapons if given the chance. Trump also announced that the U.S. naval blockade would continue and potentially intensify if Iran does not sign a proposed agreement.
On Truth Social, former President Donald Trump stated that three U.S. Navy destroyers passed through the Strait of Hormuz while under fire, sustaining no damage but inflicting significant damage on Iranian attackers, including the destruction of a large number of small boats.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz confirmed that a Chinese-owned ship was struck on Monday in an attack by the Islamic Republic in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such incident involving a Chinese vessel since conflicts began in the region.
Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened if the war ends, the siege is lifted, and sanctions are canceled. The White House expects to receive Iran's response to the latest U.S. proposal tomorrow, with Washington considering the initiation of "Project Freedom."
The UN Security Council held a closed session focusing on recent attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the United Arab Emirates, the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the risk of escalating conflicts. A draft resolution requiring Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will be put to a vote early next week.
American destroyers moving through the Strait of Hormuz tonight came under attack from Iranian fast boats, according to U.S. officials cited by CBS. The warships responded using 5-inch deck guns, Close In Weapon Systems, and other onboard weapons.
On May 7, the United States conducted strikes on Iranian military targets in response to unprovoked attacks on three U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman. Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones, and small boats at the American ships, which were intercepted by U.S. forces without any U.S. vessels being hit.
On May 7, U.S. Central Command announced that U.S. Navy destroyers passing through the Strait of Hormuz were targeted by the Islamic Republic with missiles, drones, and fast boats; in response, U.S. forces conducted "defensive" strikes on Islamic Republic military facilities including missile and drone launch sites, command centers, and intelligence hubs.
On May 7, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces intercepted missile, drone, and small boat attacks by the Islamic Republic while U.S. guided-missile destroyers transited through the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. forces struck Iranian military facilities, including missile and drone launch sites and command centers, in response to the attacks.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy launched a large-scale operation using anti-ship ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and kamikaze drones against U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz near Jask after a ceasefire violation and alleged U.S. aggression against an Iranian oil tanker; the IRGC claims that three U.S. warships were damaged and forced to withdraw.
On May 7, U.S. destroyers USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason faced Iranian missile, drone, and small boat attacks while transiting the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. forces conducted defensive strikes on Iranian military facilities without sustaining any damage to their vessels.
