On May 7, 2026, the United States military conducted strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas, targeting oil port facilities. This action was confirmed by a senior US official, who emphasized that it does not signify a resumption of hostilities or the collapse of the fragile ceasefire. The strikes followed Iranian missile attacks on three US Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a retaliatory response from US forces. US President Donald Trump commented on the situation, noting that while the destroyers faced fire, they sustained no damage, and significant damage was inflicted on the Iranian attackers. Reports from Iran indicated that residents in Bandar Abbas heard explosions, with local news agencies suggesting a possible link to operations by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global oil transport, has been largely obstructed since the onset of the conflict in late February 2026.