US says it sank six Iranian small boats in Strait of Hormuz

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The US says it sank six Iranian small boats as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz and the president vowed to free stranded ships.

WHO: US president

WHAT: US claims it sank six Iranian small boats in the Strait of Hormuz

WHEN: May 4, 2026 at 1:16 PM ET

WHERE: Strait of Hormuz

WHY: The action is a response as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.

How this story developed (showing 20 of 20 earlier reports)

Trump ramped up attacks on suspected drug boats · May 8, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET
U.S. Destroyers Repel Iranian Fire in Hormuz · May 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Experts warn Trump’s Hormuz ship-escort plan could backfire · May 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Trump torn on Iran war plan after Strait of Hormuz attacks · May 5, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Iran warns US Navy against entering Strait of Hormuz · May 4, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Trump: U.S. will help guide stranded ships from Strait of Hormuz · May 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Trump compares U.S. Navy to pirates in Strait of Hormuz · May 2, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Trump says U.S. Navy acts ‘like pirates’ in Iran blockade · May 1, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
Trump briefed on ‘final blow’ strike options as he urges deal · May 1, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Trump: Iran in 'state of collapse' as marines board · Apr 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
Commentary says Trump can't force Hormuz closure · Apr 27, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Article says Hormuz force is not an option · Apr 25, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Iran fires on three ships in Strait of Hormuz · Apr 24, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
US official says Iran is laying mines in Hormuz · Apr 24, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Trump orders Navy to target Iranian boats · Apr 24, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Trump says to target Iran small boats · Apr 24, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Trump orders Navy to target mine-laying boats · Apr 23, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
US boards ship carrying Iran oil · Apr 23, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Iran ramps up ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz · Apr 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Trump says Navy will destroy mine-laying boats · Apr 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET

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