The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious clash since their ceasefire began on April 7.

Iran’s military said the US targeted two ships entering the Strait of Hormuz and launched strikes on Iranian territory. In response, Iran said it attacked US military vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and south of Chabahar port.

The US military said its actions were carried out in response to Iranian attacks. US President Donald Trump downplayed the incident, saying the ceasefire remained in effect and describing the exchange as “just a love tap.”

Iranian state media later reported that the situation had returned to normal.

The latest tensions came as Washington awaited Iran’s response to a US proposal aimed at maintaining the ceasefire while delaying unresolved disputes, including Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran claimed the strikes caused significant damage, but US Central Command said none of its assets had been hit.