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Trump Threatens Iran After Attacks on UAE Oil Facility and Vessels

Tensions escalated between the US and Iran following Iranian drone attacks on an oil facility in the UAE and vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which injured three Indian citizens. In response, President Trump issued strong threats, stating Iran would be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if it attacked US vessels.

4 May, 06:21 — 4 May, 20:04
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ReutersVery High6h ago

UAE owes it to investors to produce without restrictions, energy minister says - Reuters

UAE owes it to investors to produce without restrictions, energy minister says  Reuters

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BBCHigh5h ago

What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?

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bloombergHigh3h ago

UAE Issues Missile Warning as Rising Tensions Risk US-Iran Truce - Bloomberg.com

UAE Issues Missile Warning as Rising Tensions Risk US-Iran Truce  Bloomberg.com

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wsjHigh11h ago

Oil Slips After Trump Says U.S. Will Assist Stranded Ships in Hormuz - WSJ

Oil Slips After Trump Says U.S. Will Assist Stranded Ships in Hormuz  WSJ

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FTVery High1h ago

Iran warns US Navy over Strait of Hormuz as UAE intercepts missiles

Oil jumps to $114 as tensions flare up in Middle East

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The GuardianMostly Factual5h ago

First Thing: Trump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships through strait of Hormuz

US president’s post follows flurry of mixed signals including concern Tehran had not ‘paid big enough price’. Plus, could Santa Marta climate talks mark ground zero in push to ditch fossil fuels? Good morning. Donald Trump has announced this morning that the US will “guide” ships trapped in the Gulf by the Iran war through the strait of Hormuz, and claimed his representatives were having “very positive” discussions with Iran. What has Iran said? The head of the Iranian military’s unified comm...

By Nicola Slawson

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NPRHigh1h ago

The UAE says Iran resumes attacks as the U.S. moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missiles and drones.

By The Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

US official says China is ‘funding’ Iran, urges Beijing to help open Hormuz

Scott Bessent says US has 'absolute control' of Hormuz, but calls on China to 'step up' with diplomacy to reopen strait.

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Fox NewsMixed7h ago

Trump’s Middle East energy victories are a huge reminder of America's dominance

President Trump's Middle East trip helped position the U.S. at the center of a massive global energy reset with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.

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CNNMostly Factual8h ago

How Dr. Oz became Trump’s Medicare and Medicaid fraud fighter - CNN

How Dr. Oz became Trump’s Medicare and Medicaid fraud fighter  CNN

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cnbcMostly Factual2h ago

UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles for first time since ceasefire began

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SCMPMostly Factual23m ago

US’ Bessent urges China to help open Strait of Hormuz

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday pressed China to ramp up diplomatic pressure on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz even as he stressed that the US has “absolute control” over the strategic waterway. “Let’s see [China] step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait,” Bessent said in a Fox News interview. “Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism and China has been buying 90 per cent of their energy, so they are funding the largest state sponsor of...

By Dewey Sim

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The IndependentMostly Factual38m ago

Trump again threatens entire nation of Iran saying country will be ‘blown off the face of the earth’

President Donald Trump says Iran will “be blown off the face of the earth” if U.S. vessels guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz are attacked, escalating his threats to eliminate Iranian civilization as the countries test a tenuous ceasefire during the weeks-long war.

By Alex Woodward

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

Oil prices increase as US-Iran negotiations remain unresolved

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual22m ago

3 Indians injured in attack on oil industry complex in Fujairah

The UAE’s defence ministry said forces had responded to Iranian drone and missile attacks.

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straits-timesMostly Factual3h ago

UAE declares situation safe after missile threat alert - The Straits Times

UAE declares situation safe after missile threat alert  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factualjust now

Trump threatens to 'blow Iran off face of the Earth' if US vessels attacked

“We have more weapons and ammunition at a much higher grade than we had before," Trump said. “We have the best equipment."

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irish-independent16m ago

Iran hits ships and UAE oil port in show of force after Trump orders Navy to open strait

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ndtvMostly Factual56m ago

3 Indians Injured In Drone Attack By Iran In UAE's Fujairah

3 Indians Injured In Drone Attack By Iran In UAE's Fujairah

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cyprus-mail1h ago

Fujairah oil zone hit by fire after drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iran missiles

Fire broke out at a major UAE oil industry zone on Monday after a drone attack originating from Iran, authorities said, as the Gulf state’s military separately intercepted three Iranian missiles over its waters and a fourth crashed into the sea. Civil defence teams were deployed immediately to contain the blaze at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, […]

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DawnMostly Factual9h ago

UAE says Opec exit 'not directed against anyone'

The United Arab Emirates’ shocking decision to leave Saudi-dominated Opec was not targeted at anyone, the UAE minister who heads the state oil giant said on Monday. The move aimed at focusing on national priorities and the UAE economy, said Sultan Al Jaber, who is CEO of state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and the country’s industry and advanced technology minister. The decision, which took effect on Friday, followed months of tensions with neighbouring Saudi Arabia, the world’...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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japan-timesMostly Factual11h ago

Saudi oil prince’s iron grip faces ultimate test with UAE’s shock OPEC exit

The departure poses a formidable test for ​the first royal Saudi oil minister whose style has shifted from diplomacy to increasingly unilateral decision-making.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

Dollar edges up as US-Iran conflict keeps risk appetite in check

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seeking-alphaMixed2h ago

Wall Street slides as focus remains on U.S.-Iran developments

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arab-newsMixed1h ago

Oil prices jump as Iran attacks UAE, US warships enter Hormuz - Arab News

Oil prices jump as Iran attacks UAE, US warships enter Hormuz  Arab News

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khaleej-timesMixed2h ago

3 Indians injured in Fujairah industrial fire after Iranian drone attack - Khaleej Times

3 Indians injured in Fujairah industrial fire after Iranian drone attack  Khaleej Times

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express-tribuneMostly Factual10h ago

UAE condemns attack on ADNOC-linked vessels in Strait of Hormuz

SAys tanker Barakah was empty when hit by two drones; no injuries were reported in Gulf waters

By xinhua.

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Daily SabahMixed2h ago

Iranian drones target oil facility in UAE's Fujairah

The United Arab Emirates said Monday it detected four cruise missiles launched from Iran toward the port city of Fujairah, adding that air defense systems intercepted most of the i...

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Daily Star BDMixed10h ago

OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out - The Daily Star

OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out  The Daily Star

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual7h ago

Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces escort plan - Dhaka Tribune

Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces escort plan  Dhaka Tribune

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jordan-timesMixed7h ago

Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships - Jordan Times

Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships  Jordan Times

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punch-ngMostly Factual8h ago

OPEC exit not directed against anyone – UAE official

The UAE explains its shocking OPEC exit, stating the sovereign decision was not targeted at anyone but aimed at focusing on national priorities and the eco Read More: https://punchng.com/opec-exit-not-directed-against-anyone-uae-official/

By Punch Newspapers

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daily-star-lebanonMixed9h ago

Iran Warns US of Attack if Forces Enter Strait of Hormuz - The Daily Star Lebanon

Iran Warns US of Attack if Forces Enter Strait of Hormuz  The Daily Star Lebanon

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vanguard-ngMixed54m ago

UAE calls new attacks ‘dangerous escalation’

The United Arab Emirates slammed the latest Iranian barrage targeting its country on Monday, calling the attacks a "dangerous escalation". The post UAE calls new attacks ‘dangerous escalation’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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star-kenyaMixed3h ago

What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz - the-star.co.ke

What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz  the-star.co.ke

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naharnetMixed2h ago

Iran resumes attacks on UAE - Naharnet

Iran resumes attacks on UAE  Naharnet

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual5h ago

US naval plan and missile reports raise tensions in Hormuz

Reports of missile fire near a United States naval vessel in the Strait of Hormuz have raised tensions as Washington advances a plan to move stranded ships through the waterway. Iranian state media said two missiles struck a US warship near Jask after the vessel ignored warnings to halt. The Fars news agency cited local sources and said the ship withdrew from the area. The claim has not been verified. A senior US official denied that any American vessel had been hit, according to Axios.

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press-tvLow3h ago

No commercial ship or oil tanker transited Strait of Hormuz in past hours: IRGC - PressTV

No commercial ship or oil tanker transited Strait of Hormuz in past hours: IRGC  PressTV

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japan-times4 May, 06:21First to report

Saudi oil prince’s iron grip faces ultimate test with UAE’s shock OPEC exit

wsj4 May, 06:58

Oil Slips After Trump Says U.S. Will Assist Stranded Ships in Hormuz - WSJ

Daily Star BD4 May, 07:22

OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out - The Daily Star

express-tribune4 May, 07:43

UAE condemns attack on ADNOC-linked vessels in Strait of Hormuz

daily-star-lebanon4 May, 08:08

Iran Warns US of Attack if Forces Enter Strait of Hormuz - The Daily Star Lebanon

Dawn4 May, 08:28

UAE says Opec exit 'not directed against anyone'

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CNN4 May, 10:00

How Dr. Oz became Trump’s Medicare and Medicaid fraud fighter - CNN

punch-ng4 May, 10:03

OPEC exit not directed against anyone – UAE official

capital-bg4 May, 10:17

Бизнес глобус: OPEC+ увеличава добива след излизането на ОАЕ; Spirit Airlines обявява фалит; FIFA увеличава наградния фонд на Световното по футбол

jordan-times4 May, 10:43

Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships - Jordan Times

Fox News4 May, 11:00

Trump’s Middle East energy victories are a huge reminder of America's dominance

dhaka-tribune4 May, 11:01

Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces escort plan - Dhaka Tribune

Reuters4 May, 11:14

UAE owes it to investors to produce without restrictions, energy minister says - Reuters

gulf-news4 May, 11:24

Iranian drones attack ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz - Gulf News

die-presse4 May, 11:26

US-Kriegsschiff im Visier: Iran und USA steuern auf Konfrontation zu [premium]

forbes4 May, 12:06

US Denies Iran’s Claims Of IRGC Missile Strike On Navy Ship In Hormuz - Forbes

BBC4 May, 12:08

What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

der-standard4 May, 12:31

Streit um Autozölle: EU kündigt Treffen mit Trump-Vertreter an

telex4 May, 12:44

Az Egyesült Arab Emírségek szerint eltalálták az egyik olajszállító hajójukat a Hormuzi-szorosnál

helsinki-times4 May, 12:45

US naval plan and missile reports raise tensions in Hormuz

The Guardian4 May, 13:00

First Thing: Trump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships through strait of Hormuz

politiken4 May, 13:23

Ekspert: Trumps plan kan koste dyrt

irozhlas4 May, 13:31

Američané se přestávají cítit bezpečně ve vlastní zemi, říká amerikanistka o válce USA s Íránem

Yahoo4 May, 13:36

Oil prices increase as US-Iran negotiations remain unresolved

le-figaro4 May, 13:50

Dubaï rouvre son ciel, mais le transport aérien reste sous tension

straits-times4 May, 14:10

UAE declares situation safe after missile threat alert - The Straits Times

n1-serbia4 May, 14:19

U UAE prvo upozorenje na raketni napad tokom primirja SAD i Irana

star-kenya4 May, 14:29

What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz - the-star.co.ke

bloomberg4 May, 14:46

UAE Issues Missile Warning as Rising Tensions Risk US-Iran Truce - Bloomberg.com

press-tv4 May, 14:49

No commercial ship or oil tanker transited Strait of Hormuz in past hours: IRGC - PressTV

channel-news-asia4 May, 14:59

Dollar edges up as US-Iran conflict keeps risk appetite in check

khaleej-times4 May, 15:23

3 Indians injured in Fujairah industrial fire after Iranian drone attack - Khaleej Times

seeking-alpha4 May, 15:26

Wall Street slides as focus remains on U.S.-Iran developments

cnbc4 May, 15:29

UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles for first time since ceasefire began

nos4 May, 15:31

Iran vuurt vier kruisraketten af, stellen Verenigde Arabische Emiraten

Daily Sabah4 May, 15:36

Iranian drones target oil facility in UAE's Fujairah

balkan-web4 May, 15:37

Alarm në Emiratet e Bashkuara Arabe/ Irani lëshon 4 raketa drejt territorit, 3 u interceptuan mbi det

aftonbladet4 May, 15:42

Attacker mot Förenade arabemiraten

orf4 May, 15:53

Emirate: Großbrand nach iranischem Drohnenangriff

naharnet4 May, 15:55

Iran resumes attacks on UAE - Naharnet

Al Jazeera4 May, 15:55

US official says China is ‘funding’ Iran, urges Beijing to help open Hormuz

faz4 May, 15:55

Liveblog Irankrieg: Großbrand in Arabischen Emiraten nach Drohnenangriff

newsbeast4 May, 15:56

Το Ιράν έσπασε την εκεχειρία: Επίθεση με drones στα Ηνωμένα Αραβικά Εμιράτα – Φωτιά σε πετρελαϊκή εγκατάσταση

nrk4 May, 15:57

Tre såret i iransk droneangrep mot oljeanlegg i Fujairah i Emiratene

dnevnik-bg4 May, 16:08

Иран удари пристанище в Емирствата, гори петролен комплекс

NPR4 May, 16:08

The UAE says Iran resumes attacks as the U.S. moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

FT4 May, 16:10

Iran warns US Navy over Strait of Hormuz as UAE intercepts missiles

arab-news4 May, 16:11

Oil prices jump as Iran attacks UAE, US warships enter Hormuz - Arab News

klix-ba4 May, 16:12

Iran lansirao četiri rakete na Emirate: Ministarstvo odbrane tvrdi da su tri presretnute

berlingske4 May, 16:13

De Forenede Arabiske Emirater melder om flere iranske missilangreb

hotnews4 May, 16:32

Atac cu rachete în Emiratele Arabe Unite, primul de la armistițiul dintre SUA și Iran, din 9 aprilie

vg4 May, 16:40

UAE: - Iranske angrep er en alvorlig eskalering

cyprus-mail4 May, 17:05

Fujairah oil zone hit by fire after drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iran missiles

ndtv4 May, 17:09

3 Indians Injured In Drone Attack By Iran In UAE's Fujairah

vanguard-ng4 May, 17:11

UAE calls new attacks ‘dangerous escalation’

delfi-lt4 May, 17:11

Irano dronų ataka sukėlė didelį gaisrą JAE uostamiestyje

tvn244 May, 17:19

Pierwszy alarm od czasu rozejmu. Władze ZEA: przechwyciliśmy trzy rakiety

The Independent4 May, 17:27

Trump again threatens entire nation of Iran saying country will be ‘blown off the face of the earth’

index-hr4 May, 17:30

Trump: Uništili smo iranske brze čamce. To je sve što im je preostalo

iefimerida4 May, 17:32

Τραμπ: Το Ιράν θα εξαφανιστεί από προσώπου γης αν πειράξει πλοία μας -Επίθεση στη Τεχεράνη «εντός» 24 ωρών περιμένουν αξιωματούχοι

aktuality-sk4 May, 17:36

USA potápajú iránske člny v Hormuzskom prielive po útokoch na civilné lode

naftemporiki4 May, 17:41

Τραμπ: Το Ιράν θα «εξαφανιστεί από προσώπου γης» αν εμποδίσει την «Επιχείρηση Ελευθερία»

SCMP4 May, 17:42

US’ Bessent urges China to help open Strait of Hormuz

lsm-lv4 May, 17:43

Irāna atsākusi uzbrukumus Apvienotajiem Arābu Emirātiem

hindustan-times4 May, 17:43

3 Indians injured in attack on oil industry complex in Fujairah

irish-independent4 May, 17:48

Iran hits ships and UAE oil port in show of force after Trump orders Navy to open strait

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jerusalem-post4 May, 20:04Latest update

Trump threatens to 'blow Iran off face of the Earth' if US vessels attacked