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Trump says 'great damage' done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire
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Trump says 'great damage' done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire

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Posted on May 7, 2026

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· Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Trump: US Navy Destroyers Escape Damage, Heavy Losses for Iranian Attackers

US Navy Destroyers Survive Strait of Hormuz Attack

President Trump's Statement on the Incident

WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday three U.S. Navy destroyers transited out of the Strait of Hormuz under fire, adding that the American destroyers were not damaged but "great damage was done to Iranian attackers."

Details from Truth Social Post

"Three World Class American Destroyers just transited, very successfully, out of the Strait of Hormuz, under fire. There was no damage done to the three Destroyers, but great damage done to the Iranian attackers," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Destruction of Iranian Attackers

"They were completely destroyed along with numerous small boats," he said.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward in Washington; Editing by Christian Martinez)

Key Takeaways

  • Three U.S. destroyers were reportedly attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz but emerged unscathed, per Trump’s statement.
  • U.S. Central Command confirmed Iran fired missiles and drones; U.S. forces struck back, targeting Iranian launch sites, command centers and intelligence nodes in self‑defense.
  • The Pentagon emphasized the exchange didn’t break the fragile ceasefire, characterizing the attacks as limited harassment below the threshold of major combat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the US Navy destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz?
Three US Navy destroyers came under fire while transiting out of the Strait of Hormuz but sustained no damage.
What did President Trump say about the incident?
President Trump stated that the American destroyers were undamaged, but great damage was inflicted on Iranian attackers.
Were there casualties or losses on the US side?
No American destroyers were damaged or reported casualties.
What was the reported outcome for the Iranian attackers?
President Trump claimed Iranian attackers were completely destroyed along with numerous small boats.
Where did the incident take place?
The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz.

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