WANA (May 08) – Donald Trump said in an interview with ABC News that the ceasefire is in effect and currently being implemented. He did not provide further details but claimed the agreement is holding.

 

Trump Claims U.S. Destroyers Passed Through the Strait of Hormuz Under Fire

Donald Trump claimed in an interview with ABC News that three American destroyers successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz while coming under attack.

 

He also alleged that the destroyers sustained no damage, while Iranian forces suffered heavy losses. The remarks come amid reports by several American media outlets suggesting the Pentagon has downplayed the actual extent of damage caused by Iranian attacks.

 

Trump Acknowledges Iranian Naval Attacks on U.S. Destroyers

Donald Trump acknowledged Iranian naval forces attacked three U.S. destroyers using various types of military weapons.

 

He described the destroyers’ withdrawal from the area as a “successful passage under Iranian fire” and further claimed that none of the vessels were damaged.