LIVE With US peace talks ongoing, Washington and Tehran trade ceasefire accusations over Hormuz Last updated: May 08, 2026 | 06:29 Donald Trump Iran US-Israel-Iran war With West Asia already on edge following a US strike on an Iranian oil tanker and President Trump's ultimatum to Tehran to accept a peace framework or face fresh military action, May 8th brought a new wave of escalation. Fresh blasts were reported near strategic locations close to the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media alleged its forces fired on enemy units in the waterway, and seven Filipino crew members were hospitalised after their container ship came under drone attack while passing through the strait. As diplomatic efforts around a reported US peace proposal continue, the risk of the ceasefire unravelling grows, with both Washington and Tehran accusing each other of violations and neither showing signs of backing down over control of this vital global shipping route.…