Trump calls Iran's Strait of Hormuz attack a "love tap"

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Trump described an Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz as a "love tap" after U.S. vessels came under fire.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump characterized an Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz as a "love tap"

WHEN: May 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM ET

WHERE: Strait of Hormuz

WHY: The U.S. confirmed three military vessels came under Iranian fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

How this story developed (showing 22 of 22 earlier reports)

Ships’ Signals Go Haywire as Hormuz Strait Tensions Escalate · May 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
British military says ship caught fire after hit off Qatar · May 10, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET
Drone strikes ship near Qatar; South Korea reports attack · May 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
Iran warns British warships in Strait of Hormuz · May 10, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar · May 10, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Iran reviewing latest U.S. peace proposal after Hormuz strikes · May 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
U.S. intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships · May 8, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
U.S. strikes two locations in Iran near Strait of Hormuz · May 7, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
US says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships · May 7, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Attack on French cargo ship highlights risks in Hormuz · May 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
French vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz attack; crew wounded · May 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
CMA CGM says its ship was targeted in Strait of Hormuz · May 6, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
US intercepts Iranian attacks on commercial vessels · May 5, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz amid attacks · May 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
US says it sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles · May 5, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET
US forces intercept Iranian attacks on commercial vessels · May 4, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET
Iran claims missiles hit U.S. frigate in Strait of Hormuz · May 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, UK agency says · May 4, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Second vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz in 8 hours · May 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Tanker hit by unknown projectiles off UAE coast · May 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Iran says it is reviewing U.S. response to proposal · May 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz reports attack · May 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET

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