Iran Attack Injures Three in UAE Report After Strait of Hormuz Incident

Tensions between the United States and Iran rose after a Strait of Hormuz incident, with the UAE reporting that an Iranian attack injured three people.

“Videos show interceptions over the skies of Tehran Iran has accused the United States of violating their ceasefire by targeting two ships near the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas along the country’s southern coast, as tensions continue to escalate around the strategic waterway”

Al Jazeera

Gulf News said the strikes involved ballistic missiles and drones, and it quoted Jordan’s condemnation as a “clear violation” of international law.

Al Jazeera

Gulf News also reported Bahrain urged Iran to respect regional sovereignty and halt threats to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, while reaffirming solidarity with the UAE under GCC defence commitments.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation described renewed hostilities in which Iran accused the US of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships near the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas along Iran’s southern coast.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation added that the US military said it acted in self-defence after Iran launched "unprovoked" strikes on three of its navy destroyers passing through the strait.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and responded in "self-defence," while also saying no ships were hit.

In the same account, Donald Trump told an ABC News America reporter that the ceasefire was still in effect and sought to downplay the exchange, saying, "It's just a love tap."

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Al Jazeera said US Central Command described “unprovoked Iranian attacks” and responded with “self-defence strikes,” while Iranian state media reported explosions on Qeshm Island and that air defence systems intercepted several drones.

Al Jazeera also reported that French President Emmanuel Macron told Masoud Pezeshkian that strikes on Emirati civilian infrastructure and ships near the Strait of Hormuz were “unjustified.”

Al Jazeera’s war-diplomacy section further said Lebanon and Israel were expected to hold a new round of negotiations in Washington on May 14-15 aimed at reaching a peace agreement.

CNBC reported that oil prices edged lower as the U.S. waited for Iran's response to a proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude futures falling about 1% to close at $100.06 a barrel.

“Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, as the U”

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CNBC said West Texas Intermediate futures ticked 0.28% lower to settle at $94.81 per barrel, after oil was down about 5% earlier in the session on hopes for a deal.

Gulf News said the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that US forces have “redirected” 57 commercial vessels and “disabled” three ships since the start of the blockade on Iranian ports.

Gulf News also reported that three US destroyers are currently deployed in the Arabian Sea to enforce the blockade: USS Truxton, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason.

CNBC added that negotiations were described as fragile, with President Donald Trump saying the U.S. military offensive, known as Operation Epic Fury, "will be at an end" if Iran "agrees to give what has been agreed to" and warning Iran would be bombed "at a much higher level" if it doesn't.