Event Brief
Iran says US attacked cargo boats in Hormuz, killing five
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Summary: Iranian state media said the US attacked cargo boats in the Strait of Hormuz, killing five civilians.
WHO: Iranian state media
WHAT: Reported US attack on cargo boats in the Strait of Hormuz resulting in five civilian deaths
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 11:17 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Reaction to the reported US attack on cargo boats.
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