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The U.S. said two U.S.-flagged merchant ships crossed after it launched a naval escort mission, while Iran denied any transit took place.
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Trump's latest attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz is met by Iran with drone attacks on ships and an oil facility in the Emirates, jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire. And widespread skepticism from the shipping industry.
Iran Hits Ships and UAE Oil Port in Show of Force After Trump Orders Navy to Open Strait
Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Iran hit several ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and set a UAE oil port ablaze, following President Donald Trump‘s announcement that he will use the US Navy to free up shipping. The Iranian attacks marked the war’s biggest escalation since a ceasefire was declared four weeks ago. Trump‘s new mission “Project Freedom,” which…
Iran attacks ships, UAE port after U.S. moves to open strait | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
DUBAI/WASHINGTON >> Iran hit several ships in the Strait of Hormuz today and set a UAE oil port ablaze, as President Donald Trump’s attempt to use the U.S. Navy to free up shipping provoked the war’s biggest escalation since a ceasefire was declared four weeks ago.
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