Iran fires on US ships in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran launches drone and missile attacks on the UAE and ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US sinks Iranian boats and downs drones. Ceasefire tensions rise as global powers react, and oil markets surge with Brent crude hitting $114 amid escalating Middle East conflict.
Follow real-time developments as the US-Iran standoff continues in a fragile post-ceasefire phase, marked by military vigilance, economic pressure and uncertain diplomacy. Track the latest updates on naval deployments,
Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating once again around the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a fragile ceasefire and raising global concerns over energy security and maritime safety.
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The US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
The United States on Monday kicked off an effort to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, as it tries to counter
A fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States came under strain Monday as both sides exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates reported fresh attacks for the first time in nearly a month.
The attacks shattered a period of relative calm in the Middle East since the ceasefire took effect on April 8.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Persian Gulf in a flareup of violence on Monday that also drew in the United Arab Emirates, prompting calls for renewed strikes on Iranian targets and casting doubt on the fate of a four-week ceasefire.
By Parisa Hafezi, Ahmed Tolba and Phil Stewart DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz with duelling maritime blockades,
New attacks were reported in the United Arab Emirates and Oman on Monday, and U.S. Central Command said Navy ships shot down Iranian c
Gold held a loss as the US and Iran traded fire in the Persian Gulf on Monday, jeopardizing a four-week-old ceasefire and fueling inflation and rate-hike risks.
Trump announces Project Freedom to help ships escape the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran tensions, but Iran threatens attacks.