A United States (US) fighter jet disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers on Friday, May 8, 2026, enforcing a port blockade and prompting retaliatory attacks. This action has rattled a fragile truce as Tehran considers Washington's proposal to end the Middle East war. Iranian officials accused the US of violating the ceasefire and hampering diplomatic efforts. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, launched missiles and drones at Israeli military bases in response to attacks on Beirut. The US Central Command reported using precision munitions to prevent the tankers from reaching Iran. An Iranian military official stated that the country's navy responded to the violation with strikes. The incident followed another flare-up in the Strait of Hormuz, which an Iranian official compared to having an atomic bomb. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern over Iran's control of the oil conduit. Satellite images revealed an oil slick spreading off the coast of Iran's Kharg Island. On the other front, Hezbollah targeted a base south of Nahariya, and Israel continued strikes despite a ceasefire. The violence occurred as Lebanon and Israel prepared for direct negotiations.