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Fujairah confirms loud sounds heard across emirate are result of successful air defense interceptions -
Habtoor says UAE turns every crisis into opportunity, praises Dubai’s innovative response to global shipping disruption -
CENTCOM confirms U.S. destroyers transited Strait of Hormuz under Iranian missile, drone and small boat attack; no U.S. assets struck -
Oman confirms active role in ensuring safe passage of food and fertiliser shipments through Strait of Hormuz -
Pakistani PM Shehbaz holds talks with Qatari counterpart on regional situation, reaffirms shared commitment to peace efforts -
UAE air defenses activated again as fresh missile threat detected early Friday morning -
Iranian parliament security chief warns U.S.: respect Iran’s new maritime regime or face stronger response -
Trump says three U.S. destroyers fought through Strait of Hormuz under fire, sinking Iranian boats and downing missiles and drones -
Trump and Von der Leyen unite on Iran nuclear red line, as president sets July 4 deadline for EU to deliver on trade deal -
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Fujairah confirms loud sounds heard across emirate are result of successful air defense interceptions
The Government of Fujairah’s Media Office confirmed that sounds heard across parts of the emirate are the result of successful aerial interceptions, urging residents to obtain information exclusively from official sources.
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Habtoor says UAE turns every crisis into opportunity, praises Dubai’s innovative response to global shipping disruption
Emirati business magnate Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor praised the UAE’s ability to transform challenges into opportunities, pointing to the new solutions emerging to protect global shipping and trade continuity as a prime example of the country’s crisis management capabilities.
He said the UAE’s approach has never been merely to find alternative solutions but to find better, more advanced, and more efficient ones, reassuring investors and businesses that the Emirates remains an environment that knows how to maintain continuity and create opportunity even in the most difficult conditions.
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CENTCOM confirms U.S. destroyers transited Strait of Hormuz under Iranian missile, drone and small boat attack; no U.S. assets struck
U.S. Central Command confirmed that USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman on May 7 after Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones, and small boats against the three guided-missile destroyers.
No U.S. assets were struck. CENTCOM intercepted all inbound threats and responded with self-defense strikes targeting Iranian military facilities responsible for the attacks, including missile and drone launch sites, command and control locations, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance nodes.
CENTCOM said it does not seek escalation but remains positioned and ready to protect American forces.
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Oman confirms active role in ensuring safe passage of food and fertiliser shipments through Strait of Hormuz
The Sultanate of Oman confirmed it is playing an active role during the current crisis in supporting safe access to food supplies and fertilisers, and contributing to ensuring the continuity of maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as part of its participation in a virtual international meeting on food security and global cooperation.
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Pakistani PM Shehbaz holds talks with Qatari counterpart on regional situation, reaffirms shared commitment to peace efforts
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke by phone with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, with both sides reaffirming their shared commitment to supporting efforts aimed at securing lasting peace and stability in the region.
Shehbaz also conveyed his gratitude to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for Qatar’s continued backing of Pakistan’s diplomatic mediation efforts.
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UAE air defenses activated again as fresh missile threat detected early Friday morning
The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority issued a new alert at 6:35am confirming that air defense systems are actively responding to a fresh missile threat, urging residents to remain in safe locations and follow official channels for updates – marking another wave of attacks on the country.
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Iranian parliament security chief warns U.S.: respect Iran’s new maritime regime or face stronger response
Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, issued a pointed warning to the United States, cautioning that repeating the same actions would only yield a stronger Iranian response, and demanding that Washington respect Iran’s newly established maritime regime in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump says three U.S. destroyers fought through Strait of Hormuz under fire, sinking Iranian boats and downing missiles and drones
President Donald Trump declared that three American guided-missile destroyers successfully transited out of the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian attack, emerging without damage while inflicting significant losses on their attackers.
He said Iranian small boats were sunk, missiles were intercepted, and drones were shot down mid-air.
Trump described Iran’s leadership as lunatics and warned that if Tehran does not sign a deal quickly, the U.S. would strike harder and more violently in the future, adding that Iran would never have the opportunity to use a nuclear weapon.
The three destroyers, he said, have rejoined the naval blockade, which he described as a wall of steel.
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Trump and Von der Leyen unite on Iran nuclear red line, as president sets July 4 deadline for EU to deliver on trade deal
President Donald Trump said he had a productive call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, with both leaders agreeing that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, and that a regime that kills its own people cannot be trusted with a weapon capable of killing millions.
Trump also used the statement to press the EU on trade, claiming a historic deal was struck in Turnberry, Scotland – the largest ever, he said – under which the EU committed to cutting its tariffs to zero.
He said he has given Brussels until the United States’ 250th birthday, July 4, to deliver on that commitment, warning that failure to do so would result in tariffs immediately jumping to significantly higher levels.
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