On Thursday, the United States and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation during a month-long ceasefire. Iran's military reported that the U.S. targeted two ships entering the strait and conducted airstrikes on Iranian territory. In contrast, the U.S. military stated it fired in response to Iranian attacks. President Donald Trump downplayed the incident, claiming the ceasefire remains intact. Following the exchanges, Iranian state media reported that the situation returned to normal. The renewed hostilities occurred as the U.S. awaited Iran's response to a proposal aimed at halting the fighting, which does not address contentious issues like Iran's nuclear program. Both sides have engaged in sporadic exchanges of fire since the ceasefire began on April 7. The U.S. military previously destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted missiles and drones as tensions escalated. Additionally, the U.S. imposed sanctions on Iraq's deputy oil minister and militia leaders for their support of Iran.