News World US News ‘We’ll knock them out a lot harder’: Trump warns Iran after US destroyers come under fire in Hormuz Trump criticised Iran’s leadership in the same post and warned of further military action if an agreement is not reached. 2 min read May 8, 2026 06:52 AM IST First published on: May 8, 2026 at 06:22 AM IST US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP) Tensions between the United States and Iran rose again after an exchange involving US naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies. US President Donald Trump said three US Navy destroyers passed through the strait “under fire” and were not damaged, while warning of stronger action against Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Three World Class American Destroyers just transited, very successfully, out of the Strait of Hormuz, under fire.…