Trump Strikes Iran Ports and then Begs for Ceasefire

May 7, 2026

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US forces struck Iranian ports amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting conflicting claims from both sides about damage and intent. The podcast details these events as a response to Iranian attacks on US Navy destroyers, set against recent failed US efforts to escort tankers and pressure from Gulf allies. Trump administration officials frame the action as limited self-defense, while pushing for a ceasefire deal.

Incident in the Strait of Hormuz

On May 7, three US guided-missile destroyers—USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason—transited the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM reported that Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones, and small boats at the ships in an unprovoked attack. US forces intercepted the threats and conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian military sites, including missile and drone launch facilities, command centers, and intelligence nodes at the ports of Kish, Bandar Abbas, and Minab.

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What you'll learn

1 (03:01) **Breaking US Strikes on Iran** - Announcement of US military hits on ports of Kisham, Bandar Abbas, and Minab confirmed by Centcom and Iranian sources
2 (04:09) **Centcom Details Incident** - US forces intercepted Iranian missiles, drones, boats targeting USS Truxtun, Rafael Peralta, Mason
3 (05:13) **Trump Regime Response** - Strikes conducted but no war restart or ceasefire violation; positioned to protect forces without escalation
4 (05:27) **Iranian Navy Counter-Narrative** - US violated ceasefire by aggressing oil tanker near Jask; Iran launched missiles, drones causing US damage, forcing destroyer retreat
5 (06:34) **Event Sequence in Strait** - US destroyers entered Hormuz; Iran fired first; US retaliated on ports including prior Minab massacre site; destroyers exited
6 (07:34) **Fox and US Official Spin** - Strikes on ports not war restart; follows Iran's missile attack on UAE Fujairah port two days prior
7 (08:09) **Project Freedom Backstory** - Trump sent destroyers to escort ships; Iran blocked, hit UAE/South Korean vessels; Trump paused amid market relief

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Show Notes

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump striking a port in Iran and then begging for a ceasefire right after. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more!
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