Renewed attacks in the Gulf region have heightened tensions after U.S. efforts to reopen a key global oil route.
TheUnited Arab Emiratessaid Monday it was targeted by Iranian attacks for the first time since a ceasefire began earlier this spring, as theUnited Statesmoved forward with a plan to restore maritime traffic through theStrait of Hormuz.
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According to Emirati defense officials, four cruise missiles were launched, with three intercepted and another landing in the sea. Authorities inFujairahreported that a drone strike ignited a fire at a major oil installation, while British military monitors said two cargo ships were seen burning off the UAE coast.
The escalation followed confirmation from U.S. military officials that two American-flagged merchant vessels successfully passed through the strait under a newly launched initiative aimed at restoring commercial navigation. The effort comes after months of disruption in the narrow passage, which has been effectively controlled by Iran since the conflict intensified earlier this year.
The strait, a vital artery for global energy shipments, has seen traffic severely curtailed, contributing to rising fuel prices and economic strain worldwide. In response, the U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center has advised vessels to transit through nearby Omani waters within an “enhanced security area.”
Additional incidents were reported involving a South Korean-operated vessel anchored near the UAE, where an explosion and fire broke out. No injuries were reported, and officials have not confirmed whether it was among the ships previously reported ablaze.
Iran has criticized the U.S. effort, describing it as a violation of the ceasefire that has held for several weeks. Iranian military officials warned that any foreign forces entering or approaching the strait could be targeted. Maj. Gen.Ali Abdollahisaid vessels transiting the waterway must coordinate with Iranian authorities, cautioning against foreign military presence.
Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command said the merchant ships completed their passage safely and that Navy guided-missile destroyers in the Persian Gulf were assisting in maintaining open transit routes. The command added that U.S. naval vessels had also navigated the strait, though specific timelines were not disclosed.
PresidentDonald Trumpsaid the U.S. would continue escorting vessels through the waterway, warning that any attempts by Iran to block access would be addressed decisively. He described the initiative, referred to as “Project Freedom,” as a humanitarian effort to assist hundreds of ships stranded in the region since hostilities began.
Source: SGT Report
