US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.
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Israeli officials say tensions with Iran may serve strategic aims
Israeli officials say tensions with Iran may serve strategic aims Israeli Broadcasting Corporation cited a security official as saying escalating tensions with Iran “serves the interests of all parties” seeking renewed confrontation. Reports from Channel 12 and Israel Hayom also said assessments indicate Iran currently has no intention of attacking Israel. The report said that Israeli forces have increased alert levels, particularly in air defence systems and the air force, while Ben Gurion Airport has been placed on alert.
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Iran says US attacked cargo boats in Hormuz, killing five civilians
Iran says US attacked cargo boats in Hormuz, killing five civilians Iranian state media, including Tasnim News Agency, reported that five people were killed after United States forces targeted what it described as civilian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. A military official said the vessels were “two small cargo boats carrying civilians that were moving from Khasab on the coast of Oman towards the Iranian coast. ” “This hasty and clumsy behaviour by the enemy stems from the excessive fear and nightmare of the US military regarding the IRGC’s fast-boat operations,” the official added.
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Iranian officials say attacks on UAE did not originate in Iran
Iranian officials say attacks on UAE did not originate in Iran Iranian military-linked sources said Iran was not responsible for reported attacks on the United Arab Emirates, stating that the strikes “were not targeted at or engaged from Iranian territory”, Al Jazeera reported. The remarks, carried by state media-linked outlets, said there was no plan by Tehran to target the UAE. The statements come amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where the United States is deploying forces to escort vessels.
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Tehran media break silence on war’s toll on livelihoods
Iranian media are now openly discussing the war’s impact on livelihoods—a subject largely avoided until recently, when journalists resorted to indirect language to navigate censorship.
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Macron condemns Iran strikes on UAE as ‘unjustified’
Macron condemns Iran strikes on UAE as ‘unjustified’ French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates as “unjustified and unacceptable”. “As it has done since the start of the conflict, France will continue to support its allies in the Emirates and in the region for the defence of their territory,” he said, reiterating Paris’s backing for partners in the Gulf. Macron called for a lasting solution, saying it requires reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reaching “a robust agreement providing necessary security guarantees to regional countries”.
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"Fake polls": US President Trump dismisses claims of declining support for Iran war
Washington DC [US], May 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local) rejected opinion polls showing waning public support for the war against Iran, calling them 'fake' during remarks at a small business summit at the White House. Amid growing indications of public unease over the conflict, Trump criticised polling data that suggested low approval for the military action.
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US warns citizens in UAE of ‘potential aerial threats’
US warns citizens in UAE of ‘potential aerial threats’ The US Mission to the United Arab Emirates warned of “potential aerial threats” and urged Americans in the United Arab Emirates to follow local authorities’ instructions. “The US Mission to the UAE is monitoring the situation and urges Americans to please follow instructions from UAE authorities and be prepared to take shelter if instructed," it said in a post on X. The mission said its travel advisory remains at level three, meaning citizens should “reconsider travel”, adding, “non-emergency US government personnel have been relocated outside the UAE”.
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Canada, UK condemn Iran attacks on UAE, call for de-escalation
Canada, UK condemn Iran attacks on UAE, call for de-escalation Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed support for the United Arab Emirates after reported Iranian missile and drone attacks. “We stand in solidarity with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the people of the United Arab Emirates and commend the efforts made to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure,” he said, reiterating Canada’s call for de-escalation and diplomacy. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also condemned the strikes, saying: “This escalation must cease.
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Source Says 2 Small Cargo Boats Hit by US, Rejecting Attack on IRGC Speedboats
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In a clear criminal move, the US military has fired on 2 small cargo boats instead of IRGC speedboats, a military source told Tasnim.
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Merz warns Iran over Hormuz blockade, nuclear issue
Merz warns Iran over Hormuz blockade, nuclear issue German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Iran to return to negotiations after reported strikes on the United Arab Emirates. “The United Arab Emirates has once again been the target of Iranian drone and missile attacks. We strongly condemn these attacks.
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EU, Saudi Arabia condemn missile and drone attacks on UAE
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 5 (ANI): International leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, have condemned recent alleged Iranian missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Em
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"Project Freedom is Project Deadlock": Iran warns US over Hormuz tensions as Trump downplays UAE strike claims
Tehran [Iran], May 5 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in response to the ongoing US Project Freedom and the recent strikes on the UAE on Tuesday, said that the events in the Strait of Hormuz region highlight the limits of military approaches to political disputes. In a post on X, he said, 'Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis.
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US intelligence sees limited new damage to Iran nuclear program
US intelligence agencies assess that recent military action has caused only limited additional damage to Iran’s nuclear program, Reuters reported Monday, leaving Tehran’s potential timeline to produce a weapon largely unchanged.
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Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War
At a White House event for Small Business Week, he described the economy as “roaring” and predicted that gas prices would go down soon.
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UAE claims to intercept 12 Iranian-linked ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, 4 UAVs; Iran warns UAE over alignment with Israel
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 5 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said its air defence systems intercepted a large-scale missile and drone attack launched from Iran on Monday as regional tensions surged alongside sharp warnings from the Iranian military accusing the UAE of aligning with Israel and the United States.
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Trump warns Iran would be "blown off the face of the Earth" if Tehran attacks US vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Washington DC [US], May 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) sharpened his warnings to Iran over its nuclear program and regional tensions, saying that the United States 'can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon'. During a Fox News interview, Trump also suggested that Iran would be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if it attacked US vessels involved in the operation 'Project Freedom'.
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"Shot down 7 Iranian boats," says Trump as US continues 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz
Washington DC [US], May 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that the American forces had destroyed 'seven' small vessels linked to Iran, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz under 'Project Freedom.
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Qatar condemns Iran attack on UAE, pledges support
Qatar condemns Iran attack on UAE, pledges support The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemned Iranian attacks on civilian sites in the United Arab Emirates during a phone call with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Qatari Amiri Diwan reported the emir expressed solidarity and support for the UAE in steps taken to preserve its security. The Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said, “We affirm our full solidarity with the UAE and support for all measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty and security,” while condemning what it described as Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities.
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US deploys jets, helicopters to support escort operation
US deploys jets, helicopters to support escort operation US Central Command said “Project Freedom”, announced by Donald Trump, is supported by more than 100 aircraft and about 15,000 personnel, as the United States began escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom added, “U. S.
