Trump torn on Iran war plan after Strait of Hormuz attacks

By The BriefBrief

US President Donald Trump is divided over an Iran war plan after attacks on US ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump weighs an Iran war plan following attacks on US ships in the Strait of Hormuz

WHEN: May 5, 2026 at 6:27 AM ET

WHERE: Strait of Hormuz

WHY: No specific cause was reported.

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
US says it sank six Iranian small boats in Strait of Hormuz · May 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM 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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