You Vote: With Iran firing at UAE and ships in the Strait, and US hitting Iran's boats, what now?

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. would begin guiding ships from other nations out of the Strait of Hormuz, which is a primary shipping artery through which 20% of the world's oil is exported.

Published: May 4, 2026 8:30pm

U.S. Forces "quickly" eliminated seven small Iranian boats on Monday.

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. would begin guiding ships from other nations out of the Strait of Hormuz, which is a primary shipping artery through which 20% of the world's oil is exported. 

U.S. Central Command Adm. Brad Cooper said that Iran typically sends between 20 and 40 small boats to harass vessels in the strait, and the fact only seven were deployed suggests that Iran's military capability has been "dramatically degraded." 

U.S. forces have an "enormous amount of capability and firepower" operating in the strait, which includes attack helicopters that were used in the operation to eliminate the six boats. 

"Iran has taken some shots at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Movement, PROJECT FREEDOM, including a South Korean Cargo Ship," he posted on Truth Social. "Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission! We’ve shot down seven small Boats or, as they like to call them, “fast” Boats. It’s all they have left."

You Vote: With Iran firing at UAE and ships in the Strait, and US hitting Iran's boats, what now?

With ceasefire off and Iran showing no signs of serious negotiations, the US, along with Israel, should hit Iran hard until they wave the white flag and agree to all US demands
92% (3138 votes)
US should call for renewing ceasefire and resuming negotiations
4% (132 votes)
US should declare victory, citing the damage already done to Iran's military and infrastructure, and exit the war
4% (153 votes)
Total votes: 3423

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