Fighting resumed around the Strait of Hormuz on Friday as Iran reviewed a U.S. proposal to halt the war, with both sides accusing each other of violating the ceasefire while President Donald Trump insisted the truce remained intact

Fighting erupted once again around the critical Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, testing the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran even as Tehran examines a new American proposal aimed at halting the broader conflict.Both sides traded accusations of ceasefire violations following U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets. President Donald Trump, however, insisted that the truce remains intact and downplayed the exchanges as minor incidents.

The clashes occurred as three U.S. Navy destroyers transited the strait, a chokepoint that normally carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Iranian forces launched missiles, drones, and small boat attacks against the vessels. American forces intercepted the threats without sustaining damage and responded by striking Iranian military facilities, including areas near ports like Bandar Abbas

Iran countered that the U.S. initiated the violence by targeting ships and civilian-adjacent areas, accusing Washington of breaching the April ceasefire. Iranian state media reported the situation had returned to “normal” President Trump characterized the U.S. response as a “love tap” in comments to reporters and on social media, while emphasizing that the ceasefire holds. He warned Iran of far more severe consequences if it fails to accept a deal quickly.

The flare-up comes as Iran reviews a U.S. proposal for an interim ceasefire—potentially lasting 30 to 60 days—that would focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalating hostilities while broader issues, including Iran’s nuclear program, are negotiated later. Pakistan has reportedly helped mediate the talks.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that Washington is awaiting Tehran’s formal response. Earlier this week, Trump paused “Project Freedom,” a naval operation to escort stranded commercial vessels through the strait, citing “great progress” toward an agreement.

Hundreds of ships remain stuck or rerouted due to Iran’s effective closure of the waterway since the wider conflict began in late February 2026. The disruptions have driven up global oil and gas prices, contributing to economic strain