Reuters
The United Arab Emirates said it faced missile and drone attacks from Iran, raising tensions in the region.
Meanwhile, Washington maintained that a fragile ceasefire remained in place, despite recent clashes.
The violence followed U.S. efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, after disruptions stranded oil tankers.
President Donald Trump ordered naval forces to escort vessels under an operation named “Project Freedom.”
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The U.S. military said it responded by destroying six Iranian small boats, along with several cruise missiles and drones, in an effort to secure safe passage.
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