US and Iran Exchange Fire In Strait Of Hormuz, But Trump Says Ceasefire Still In Effect 

The United States and Iran have reportedly exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns over a fragile ceasefire in the region.

Despite the escalation, US President Donald Trump has insisted that the ceasefire between both sides is still in effect, downplaying the latest clashes and describing them as limited incidents that do not amount to a breakdown of the truce.

According to reports, the confrontation involved brief exchanges near the strategic waterway, which is a critical route for global oil shipments. Tensions spiked momentarily before returning to a relative pause in fighting.

Iranian officials have previously accused the US of violating ceasefire terms, while Washington maintains that its actions are defensive in response to Iranian aggression.

Analysts say the situation highlights the ongoing volatility in the Gulf region, where even minor clashes risk reigniting wider conflict despite diplomatic efforts to maintain peace.