Iran war: Tehran says it will keep up 'intolerable' blockade

The US military has again warned it will protect commercial shipping against Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz. However, US officials underlined a ceasefire is still in place.

• Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf accused the US of violating security in Hormuz and ceasefire across region
• US military announced Monday that two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the strait 
• Ships crossed as part of Donald Trump's 'Project Freedom' operation to guide ships safely out of Hormuz
• World leaders criticized Iranian attack on the Fujairah oil hub in the UAE
• Iran neither confirmed nor denied attacking the UAE

Welcome to DW's coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026. Catch up yesterday's developments here.