US disables Iranian oil tankers as Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has reiterated threats to resume full-scale bombing if Iran doesn’t accept an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US forces disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, reported another Iranian missile and drone attack. The attacks cast more doubt on a tenuous month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect. Washington is awaiting an Iranian response to its latest proposal for a deal to end the war, reopen the strait and roll back Tehran's disputed nuclear program.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, "They threaten Americans, they are going to be blown up." Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned what it called "hostile" US military action. "Every time a diplomatic solution is on the table, the US opts for a reckless military adventure," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Pics/PTI

US President Donald Trump has insisted the ceasefire is holding. He has reiterated threats to resume full-scale bombing if Iran doesn't accept an agreement to reopen the strait and roll back its nuclear program.

The peace persists

An unstable peace appears to be holding Saturday after the strikes on two Iranian oil tankers, while Bahrain, home to US Navy's regional HQ said that they arrested dozens of people allegedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

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