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Originally published by Capital Newstop
May 5, 2026
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US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
In early April, the US and Iran announced a ceasefire under which Iran ended its drone and missile strikes on Gulf countries including the UAE, but few vessels have been able to transit the strait since then. The US also imposed its own blockade on Iranian ports. Trump said: "We'..
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The United States reportedly struck seven Iranian "fast boats" in the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on a UAE oil facility, escalating tensions in the vital waterway.
- US President Donald Trump announced the strikes, stating the vessels were aiming to guide ships out of the Gulf.
- Iranian officials disputed the US account, claiming civilian cargo vessels were hit and that "Project Freedom" is "Project Deadlock."
- The Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of the world's oil and LNG typically passes, has been largely blocked since February.
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