Hegseth says ceasefire ‘holds’ despite ‘temporary’ attacks in Hormuz

It is unclear this morning whether the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is still holding after both sides reported new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command says American forces sank six Iranian small boats they believe were targeting civilian vessels

CENTCOM also reports Iran launched cruise missiles, drones, and additional boats at ships under U.S. protection in the Strait

Iran has not confirmed those claims, but state media aired video of its Navy firing what it called warning shots toward American destroyers

CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said the U.S. has cleared a safe shipping lane through the strait

and established what he called a defensive umbrella of helicopters and fighter jets to protect commercial traffic

Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates says its air defense has intercepted more than a dozen missiles

and multiple drones launched from Iran on Monday. Tehran has not denied those strikes, but hasn't claimed responsibility either

Iran's foreign minister warned in a post on X that the United States and UAE, quote

should be wary of being dragged back into a quagmire. Despite the escalation, President Trump and U.S. military leaders are not saying whether the ceasefire still stands

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs are set to brief reporters this morning

which may clarify where things go from here