politics
May 5, 2026
Iran warns it will attack US military if it approaches the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military command warned on Monday that the United States military would be attacked if it enters the Strait of Hormuz
TL;DR
- US missile destroyers entered the Persian Gulf as part of a mission to escort merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's military warned that the US military would be attacked if it enters the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's navy reportedly fired missiles, rockets, and combat drones near the US destroyers.
- The US military denied that any of its ships were hit.
- French President Emmanuel Macron called for a "concerted" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the US.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Washington is crippling Iran with an economic blockade.
- Germany's government leader stated he would not stop working with US President Donald Trump despite disputes.
- Dubai Airport handled 2.5 million travelers in March, but traffic fell 21% in the first quarter compared to the previous year.
- Three men were executed in northeast Iran for contributing to the deaths of security forces during December and January protests.