What to know as the US tries to open the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire wavers - AP News

What to know as the US tries to open the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire wavers  AP News

UAE accuses Iran of renewed drone and missile attacks

A large fire has broken out at the key Emirati oil port of Fujairah, which lies beyond the largely-blocked Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Shot Down Iranian Missiles and Drones in Strait of Hormuz, Admiral Says

An exchange of fire threatened to shatter a fragile cease-fire as President Trump seeks to break Iran’s effective blockade of the waterway.

By Eric Schmitt

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

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

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

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

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

Iran-US clash over alleged warship attack in Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims its navy forced a US warship to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz as Washington denies any clash.

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.

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

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

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

Iran war: UAE reports first Iranian missile and drone attacks in weeks

The United Arab Emirates has reported missile and drone attacks from Iran, the first of their kind since the April ceasefire. This comes as the US seeks to help ships through the Strait of Hormuz. DW has the latest.

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

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. Hoda Abdel Hamid reports for FRANCE 24 from Doha.

By FRANCE24

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

Oil prices increase as US-Iran negotiations remain unresolved

Middle East crisis: 3 Indians injured after drone strike sparks fire in UAE

A drone strike from Iran injured three Indian nationals in Fujairah, UAE, igniting a fire at the petroleum industries zone. UAE defense confirmed four missiles were launched, with three intercepted. The Indian Embassy is ensuring medical care for the injured. This incident escalates regional tensions concerning energy infrastructure security.

By TOI NEWS DESK

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."

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

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US Destroys 6 Iranian Small Boats, Shoots Down Missiles And Drones

US Admiral Brad Cooper said he "strongly advised" Iranian forces to remain clear of US military assets as it launches the operation.

Fujairah oil zone hit by drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iranian 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, the Fujairah Media Office ​said in a statement, adding that three Indian citizens were moderately injured ​in the attack and taken to the hospital....

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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, […]

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.

US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait

Six Iranian boats have been destroyed in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military says, during US President Donald Trump’s operation aimed at protecting commercial shipping.

Oil surges as Iran escalates gulf attacks, tests control of Hormuz

US moves to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UAE says Iran has resumed attacks

The UAE Defence Ministry said Iran had launched four cruise missiles, with three shot down and one falling into the sea.

South Korean-run vessel ablaze in Strait of Hormuz; Trump says Iran fired at the ship

'Our government will communicate closely with relevant countries regarding this matter and take necessary measures to ensure the safety of our vessels and crew members inside the Strait of Hormuz,' says South Korea's foreign ministry

By Reuters

Fujairah confirms FOIZ fire after drone strike, response ongoing - Gulf News

Fujairah confirms FOIZ fire after drone strike, response ongoing  Gulf News

Truce hangs by a thread as Hormuz heats up

• Iran, US exchange fire amid push to reopen Strait • Two oil tankers and UAE's oil facility in Fujairah hit • US

By agencies

UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian missile, drone attacks - Khaleej Times

UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian missile, drone attacks  Khaleej Times

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

New Member Of Trump's Iran Negotiating Team Comes From FDD Think Tank

New Member Of Trump's Iran Negotiating Team Comes From FDD Think Tank Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, Amid stalled peace talks and a US blockade on Iranian ports, the Trump administration has added a new member to its negotiating team who comes from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, a notoriously hawkish think tank that has been lobbying for aggressive action against the Islamic Republic for many years. Nick Stewart, the head of the FDD's lobbying arm, has ...

By Tyler Durden

US says downed Iranian missiles and 6 boats in push to reopen Hormuz

U.S. forces have shot down multiple Iranian missiles and drones and destroyed six small boats, a top U.S. admiral said Monday. The hostilities occurred as American forces seek to...

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

Iran fires ‘warning shots’ as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz - Dhaka Tribune

Iran fires ‘warning shots’ as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz  Dhaka Tribune

Iranian attacks caused no major damage in Hormuz, says Trump

President Trump says Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz caused little harm, as the US military reports destroying six Iranian boats and downing drones Read More: https://punchng.com/iranian-attacks-caused-no-major-damage-in-hormuz-says-trump/

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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

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

Analysis: Why Iran struck the Fujairah oil facility and is “dragging” the US & Gulf countries back into war

The strategically important oil facility in Fujairah is critical for the global energy market – The port lies outside the Persian Gulf and is connected to UAE pipelines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz The post Analysis: Why Iran struck the Fujairah oil facility and is “dragging” the US & Gulf countries back into war appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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US forces destroy six Iran boats, down missiles and drones – US admiral

The United States has destroyed six Iranian boats and shot down missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels by Tehran's forces, a top US admiral said Monday. The post US forces destroy six Iran boats, down missiles and drones – US admiral appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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

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.

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

IRGC issues new Hormuz control map amidst Iran's threat to to attack any force approaching Strait - AzerNews

IRGC issues new Hormuz control map amidst Iran's threat to to attack any force approaching Strait  AzerNews