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'Violate the Ceasefire': NZ Condemns Iran over Latest Attacks on United Arab Emirates
UAE officials said they intercepted 15 missiles and four drones as a barrage injured three Indian nationals and set a large fire in Fujairah.
- On Monday, the United Arab Emirates intercepted 15 missiles and four drones fired from Iran, with strikes hitting the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone and an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The barrage also struck a residential building in Bukha, Oman, injuring two people, prompting the UAE foreign ministry to condemn the strikes as a 'dangerous escalation.'
- These attacks mark the first breach of the April 8 ceasefire between Iran and the United States, though Iranian state television claimed the country had 'no plans' to target the Emirates.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the aggression, calling for de-escalation and meaningful negotiations to prevent further regional conflict.
- President Donald Trump warned Iranian forces would be 'blown off the face of the Earth' after the U.S. struck seven Iranian fast boats, as the strikes threaten maritime navigation and global supply lines.
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Despite the actual ceasefire in the Middle East, Iran has attacked the United Arab Emirates, which are threatening retaliation.
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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