U.S. sinks 6 Iranian boats as Iran attacks UAE, ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates and ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a U.S. military response. U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian small boats after they attempted to interfere with protected commercial vessels. President Trump warned of severe consequences if Iran targets U.S. ships, while indicating some flexibility in indirect negotiations.
- ▪Iran launched multiple cruise missiles, drones, and small boats at ships being protected by U.S. forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪U.S. Central Command reported that six Iranian small boats were destroyed for attempting to interfere with commercial vessels under Project Freedom.
- ▪Two foreign workers were wounded in an attack on a residential building in Oman's Musandam Peninsula, near the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪A South Korean cargo ship was damaged in the Strait of Hormuz during Iran's attacks, according to President Trump.
- ▪Iran submitted a 14-point peace proposal, but President Trump indicated he would likely reject it, saying Iran has not paid a high enough price.
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Live Live Updates: U.S. sinks 6 small Iranian boats as Iran launches attacks on UAE and ships in Strait of Hormuz By Tucker Reals Tucker Reals Editor Tucker Reals is CBSNews.com's foreign editor, based in the CBS News London bureau. He has worked for CBS News since 2006, prior to which he worked for The Associated Press in Washington, D.C., and London. Read Full Bio Tucker Reals Updated on: May 4, 2026 / 2:39 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google What to know about the Iran war today:Iran launched its first missile and drone attack on the United Arab Emirates since a ceasefire with the U.S. took effect on April 8, and it fired two drones at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, UAE authorities said Monday.The U.S.
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