US, Iran Clash Near Hormuz as Response on Proposed Deal Awaited

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Patrick Sykes and Omar Tamo

May 8, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The US and Iran clashed near the Strait of Hormuz, an escalation that threatens to further fracture a fragile ceasefire as the two sides discuss a permanent end to the war. 

US forces targeted missile and drone launch sites and other military assets in Iran that they said were responsible for attacking three US warships transiting the strait. No vessels were hit, US Central Command said. A monthlong ceasefire remains in effect, President Donald Trump said.

The clashes risk undermining talks over a US-proposed deal to