With US President Donald Trump rejecting Iran’s new proposal, the United States appears to be changing the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a development that could lead to further escalation. According to Axios reporter Barak Ravid, US military forces have the “green light” to neutralize threats against ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, such as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fast boats or missile systems.
Axios: US military forces have “green light” to neutralize threats
Ravid refers to a previous Axios report, according to which the American president had grown tired of the “no deal, no war” deadlock with Iran. “Operation Freedom” could lead back to war, Axios notes. “The president wants action. He doesn’t want to sit still. He wants pressure. He wants a deal,” a senior US official said.
🚨A U.S. official said the rules of engagement for U.S. forces in the region have been changed and they were authorized to strike immediate threats against ships that cross the strait, like IRGC fast boats or Iranian missile positions https://t.co/yzebKR0CJ1
— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) May 4, 2026
Reports of Iranian strike
The climate in the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying once again, with the Iranian Fars news agency reporting that two missiles struck an American warship near Jask Island after it ignored Iranian warnings. Specifically, Tehran conveyed that it prevented the entry of an American warship into the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian news agency, citing local sources, reported that the warship withdrew from the area. Meanwhile, the Iranian navy stated that it prevented the entry of American warships into the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) states that “no US Navy ship has been struck.”
