Event Brief
US says Iran offensive phase over after ship hit
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: The US said offensive operations against Iran are over and it is now protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: The US
WHAT: Shift to protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after a ship was hit
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
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