State media affiliated with the Islamic Republic of Iran claims a missile was fired at and struck an American aircraft carrier, though there is no independent confirmation or imagery to support this claim as of yet.
Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the IRGC, threatens the UAE with a "heavy price" if it is confirmed that the UAE Air Force was involved in attacks on Qeshm Island. This threat comes amid conflicting reports from state media about the incidents on Qeshm Island.
According to Iran International, a reported meeting between Masoud Pezeshkian and Mojtaba Khamenei was fabricated; Pezeshkian's requests for a meeting were rejected five times by Khamenei's office.
According to IRNA, citing an informed military official, US military units in the Strait of Hormuz came under missile fire from the Islamic Republic after attacking an Iranian oil tanker, sustaining damage and retreating.
A Persian tweet observed that the Middle East situation is dysfunctional, noting that launching several missiles at the UAE does not violate the existing ceasefire agreement.
The United Arab Emirates reportedly retaliated against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after months of defensive posturing, according to a tweet by @Nioh_Berg. If confirmed, this action could significantly alter the regional dynamics.
On the evening of Thursday, May 7, 2026, Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that sections of the Bahman Pier on Qeshm Island in Hormozgan Province were targeted following reports of explosions in the area. The news agency stated that the commercial sections of the pier were hit during an exchange of fire between Iranian armed forces and the enemy, referencing previous missile attacks during Israeli and American military strikes earlier in the year.
As of the latest update from CENTCOM, the USS George H.W. Bush is operating with over 20 additional U.S. warships in blockade operations against Iran.
The U.S. representative at the United Nations, in a joint press conference with officials from Arab countries, called on Iran to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz and cease collecting tolls from ships passing through the strait.
Russia and China are expected to use their veto power to block a resolution on the Strait of Hormuz proposed jointly by Bahrain and the United States, according to multiple international media outlets.
The Kuwaiti representative at the United Nations Security Council session stated that the broad support for the draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz reflects a shared commitment to freedom of navigation, security of maritime routes, and respect for international law. He emphasized that the draft underscores the collective responsibility to maintain international peace and security by ensuring that international waterways remain open and secure, rejecting any actions that threaten shipping.
Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that during clashes in Bandar Abbas, commercial sections of Bahman Pier were targeted by gunfire. Reports from Iran International indicate explosions and active air defenses in Qeshm and Bandar Abbas at 10:15 p.m., with a missile launch reported in Sirik County at 10:27 p.m.
IRGC-owned Tasnim News cites sources reporting that explosions in Bandar Abbas were due to air defense systems engaging two micro-drones. Additionally, there are unconfirmed reports of hostile action by the UAE at Bahman Pier in Qeshm.
On Thursday evening, Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that sections of the Bahman Pier on Qeshm Island in southern Iran were targeted during an exchange of fire between Iranian forces and an unnamed enemy, following reports of several explosions heard in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.
Explosion sounds were heard in southern Iranian cities including Qeshm, Bandar Abbas, and Minab, according to reports by "Vahid Online" and confirmed by Iranian domestic media. Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that some of the sounds near Bandar Abbas were related to IRGC Navy operations to warn ships about unauthorized passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The IRGC-affiliated Mehr News Agency reported, citing official statements, that the possibility of reaching an agreement with the United States under current conditions is "far removed from reality."
Fars News Agency reports exchanges of fire between the IRGC and an unnamed “enemy” near Bandar Abbas, with commercial port facilities reportedly hit during the clashes.
IRGC-owned Fars News reports a fire exchange between Islamic Regime forces and unidentified sources, referred to as "Enemy," at the Bahman Commercial Dock in Bandar Abbas, targeting commercial sections. The incident occurred in Hormozgan Province, Iran.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, described a UN Security Council resolution proposed by the United States and Bahrain to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as "one-sided and provocative" in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and member states, attributing current restrictions to an "aggressive, unjustified, and illegal war" by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
Ali Khodrian, a member of Iran's Parliament National Security Commission, warned that if the Strait of Hormuz is lost, sanctions against the country will be reimposed. He also stated that the United Arab Emirates is considered a hostile base and that Iran must be prepared for preemptive actions, including involving the United Arab Emirates in its security equation regarding the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
