The United States launched military strikes on Iranian military facilities on May 7, 2026, following an alleged attack by Iranian forces involving missiles, drones, and small boats targeting three U.S. destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said. While CENTCOM reported no damage to the warships and claimed to have neutralized incoming threats, Iran's military stated it responded to unprovoked U.S. strikes on an oil tanker and another vessel, accusing Washington of violating the ongoing ceasefire.

U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces inflicted "great damage" on Iranian attackers and reiterated threats of further military action unless Tehran agrees to a deal, posting remarks on Truth Social that included vivid descriptions of downed drones. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Ministry said it would communicate its position to mediator Pakistan after finalizing its response, as Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed hope for a lasting ceasefire just hours before the clashes.

The violence threatens broader diplomatic efforts, including upcoming U.S.-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon scheduled for May 14 and 15, aimed at stabilizing a separate truce strained by recent Israeli strikes in southern Beirut that killed a Hezbollah commander. Lebanon's Health Ministry reported at least 12 people killed in Israeli airstrikes on May 7, as hostilities linked to the wider West Asia conflict persist.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint, with around 1,500 commercial vessels and 20,000 crew stranded in the Gulf due to ongoing hostilities, according to International Maritime Organization chief Arsenio Dominguez. The U.S. briefly initiated a naval operation this week to reopen the strait before halting it amid reported negotiation progress.

The court will resume hearing on Tuesday.