Ceasefire at risk? Axios reveals Donald Trump’s plans for new strikes on Iran

According to the outlet, some US and Israeli officials believe that US President Donald Trump could decide to return to military action if negotiations with Iran reach a deadlock.

Despite this, officials in Washington say the ceasefire remains in effect for now. On Tuesday, May 5, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed that the situation is under control.

"Right now, the ceasefire holds," he said, adding that the US had expected some tension at the start of the operation in the Strait of Hormuz.

At the same time, the US military acknowledges it is ready to quickly resume combat operations if Trump gives the order.

Before launching the operation, the US sought to reduce the risk of escalation. On Sunday, Washington notified Iran in advance of its intention to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and urged it not to interfere.

However, on the very first day of the operation, Iran carried out attacks on US Navy ships, commercial vessels, and facilities in the United Arab Emirates.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, said the Iranian attacks were "below the threshold of restarting major combat operations," though the situation remains tense.

So far, there has been no active resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with most companies refraining from using the route.

On May 3, two incidents involving attacks on commercial vessels were recorded in the Strait of Hormuz area. According to available data, a tanker was damaged after being hit by unidentified projectiles approximately 78 nautical miles north of Fujairah in the UAE.

The following day, a representative of US Central Command reported that US missile destroyers had entered the Persian Gulf and that two US-flagged commercial vessels had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz.