New: It Looks Like the Ceasefire With Iran Is Over, Iranian Boats Hit and More Strikes on the Way
Hostilities between the United States and Iran have resumed after a brief ceasefire, following an attack by Iranian boats on U.S. naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military destroyed six Iranian boats and intercepted incoming missiles, while Iran launched drone and missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates and possibly Oman. Expected retaliatory strikes by the U.S. or Israel within 24 hours could escalate the conflict significantly.
- ▪The U.S. Navy destroyed six Iranian boats after they attacked American-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Iran launched missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates, hitting a major oil facility and possibly striking residential areas in Oman.
- ▪CENTCOM confirmed the resumption of hostilities, and U.S. carrier groups are positioned for a large-scale military response.
- ▪An Emirati official indicated that an American or Israeli strike on Iran is expected within 24 hours.
- ▪Iran's refusal to negotiate in good faith and continued aggression suggest a breakdown in ceasefire efforts.
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New: It Looks Like the Ceasefire With Iran Is Over, Iranian Boats Hit and More Strikes on the Way By Bonchie | 12:54 PM on May 04, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein There's been a lot of bluffing by Iran over the last few weeks during the tenuous "ceasefire," and it looks like the United States has finally called it. As RedState reported, the U.S. Navy successfully escorted multiple American-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Now, CENTCOM is confirming that hostilities have already resumed. According to Kassy Akiva, who attended a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, six Iranian boats were destroyed.
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