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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 6 MIN

US and Iran exchange threats after attacks in Strait of Hormuz

from Radio National Breakfast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth insists the ceasefire with Iran is not over - despite more military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz.Iran has fired missiles and drones at military and commercial ships - insisting it maintains control of the Strait, while the US says it's destroyed a number of Iranian military boats.Mr Hegseth told reporters overnight that the US was "not looking for a fight" - but Iran cannot be allowed to block shipping routes, as the US launched what it's calling a humanitarian effort to protect freedom of navigation and rescue stranded seafarers.GUEST: Barbara Leaf, former US Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Assistant Secretary of State of Near Eastern AffairsPRODUCER: Pip Cook, Eddy Diamond

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