In the Strait of Hormuz, the United States has claimed it carried out attacks on seven Iranian boats, according to President Donald Trump, as Washington is now attempting to escort stranded ships out of this effectively blocked route in the Persian Gulf; on Monday, both United Arab Emirates and South Korea reported attacks on vessels in this crucial passage, while the UAE added that a fire broke out at the Fujairah oil terminal following Iranian strikes; shipping giant Maersk told the BBC that one of its US-flagged ships successfully passed through the strait under American military protection, an Trump has named “Project Freedom”; however, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the The bases prove there is no military solution to political crises and described the operation as a “Project Deadlock”; Maersk also confirmed another commercial vessel passed safely with all crew unharmed; tensions have remained high since February when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, after which Tehran effectively shut down the strait—through which around 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas flows; although a ceasefire was announced in early April, very few ships have been able to transit since, while the US maintains restrictions on Iranian ports; Trump claimed US forces sank seven fast boats, with the military stating helicopters were used in the Attack , but Iranian state media denied this, saying instead two small cargo vessels were hit and five civilians killed; earlier, the US said its destroyers and commercial ships had crossed the strait, a claim Iran rejected, asserting it only fired warning shots toward a US warship—something the US also denied; meanwhile, the UAE reported that a tanker linked to its national oil firm ADNOC was attacked, and South Korea confirmed an explosion on a vessel anchored near the Emirati coast; UAE air الدفاع systems reportedly intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles, and four drones, while officials said a major fire at Fujairah port injured three people; Abu Dhabi called the Attack a dangerous provocation and said it reserves the right to respond, though Iranian state TV cited a military official saying there is no plan to target the UAE; global leaders condemned the attacks, with French President Emmanuel Macron calling them unjustified and unacceptable, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledging continued defense support for allies in the Gulf; following the Fujairah incident, global oil markets surged, with Brent crude prices exceeding $115 per barrel.
US attacks Iranian boats, Tehran fires missiles at UAE
