Trump calls Iran war polls 'fake' as ceasefire uncertainty grows in Strait of Hormuz

On 5 May 2026, the US said its ceasefire with Iran was holding despite an exchange of fire in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and the UAE reported attacks. Defense Secretary Hegseth said the ceasefire was 'not over' and the US was 'not looking for a fight', and urged Iran to be prudent. Iran warned the US and the UAE over Hormuz tensions and said there is 'no military solution' to the crisis. The Pentagon briefed on 'Project Freedom', an operation to guide ships through the strait, and Rubio called a Hormuz resolution a test for the UN and urged against vetoes.

Trump called polls on the Iran war 'fake', said he looked forward to a summit with Xi and would raise the case of Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai, and said Xi had been 'respectful' on Iran. Trump also criticised Pope Leo; Rubio expected a 'frank' meeting with the pope, and Tajani said Trump's attacks were unacceptable.