U.S.-Iran Ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz Operations
May 5 – May 5, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect following a recent exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. naval operations in the region are currently being characterized as temporary.
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