U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

A bulk cargo ship sits at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/AP/ISNA hide caption toggle caption Amirhosein Khorgooi/AP/ISNA DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it. …