Trump says no Hormuz damage beyond Iran shots at South Korean vessel

May 4, 2026, 18:22 GMT+1

President Donald Trump said Iran had fired on vessels, including a South Korean cargo ship, but added there had been no other damage to shipping transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

He said US forces had destroyed seven Iranian “fast boats” in response to the escalation.

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