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US Forces Clash with Iran in Strait of Hormuz, Sink Boats to Reopen Shipping
US Navy destroyed six Iranian boats and intercepted missiles targeting US ships and commercial vessels like a South Korean cargo ship while pushing to clear 1600 stranded ships through the strait, which carries 20% of world oil. Tensions escalate but US officials insist ceasefire holds.
Iran Launches Missiles and Drones at UAE Oil Facilities, Sparking Fires
Iran fired over a dozen missiles, cruise missiles, and drones at UAE, hitting an oil facility in Fujairah causing fires and wounding three Indian nationals; UAE air defenses engaged 15 missiles and four drones. First major attack on US ally since April ceasefire.
Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire on Brink as Attacks Test Truce
Nearly month-old ceasefire faces collapse risk after Iranian strikes on UAE and shipping; Trump confirmed attacks caused no major damage, while US sunk Iranian boats in defensive actions. Officials affirm truce intact amid efforts to break Iran's blockade.
US Guided Missile Destroyers Enter Gulf, Deny Iranian Claims of Retreat
US destroyers passed Strait of Hormuz into Gulf to counter Iran's blockade, escorting two US-flagged merchant vessels successfully; Iran falsely claimed a warship turned back. Over 100 US aircraft patrol the area.
IDF Boosts Defenses in UAE, Assists with Iron Dome Amid Iranian Attacks
Israel deployed Iron Dome to aid UAE ally against Iranian missiles and drones, escalating readiness as ceasefire teeters. Fears of full war resumption if attacks continue.
Israel Intensifies Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, Targets Senior Figures
IDF hits Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and potentially Beirut, despite ceasefire; senior official warns group will be struck in unexpected places with fewer constraints in south. Diplomatic talks stalled.
Gas Prices Surge Toward $5/Gallon on Hormuz Tensions and Oil Disruptions
Iran's strait closure has skyrocketed fuel prices, with experts predicting $5/gallon by summer; global economy rattled by halted oil, gas, and fertilizer shipments. US naval blockade hits Iran's revenue.
European Leaders Urge Coordinated Security Amid Global Turmoil
At Armenia summit, EU's Asla Vondelain calls for faster defense production; Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns continent to prepare against threats, citing strained US ties.
India's BJP Hails Historic Victory in West Bengal Elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP on course to form first government in West Bengal, dislodging rivals in major electoral win.
International Condemnation of Iranian Strikes on UAE
India's Modi called UAE attacks 'unacceptable'; Pakistan and Saudi Arabia also condemned; Iran's FM warned US and UAE against quagmire. Tehran silent on confirming strikes.