US-Iran “Dual Blockade” Paralyzes Global Shipping as Truce Fails.
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UAE Condemns Fresh Strikes
Tensions in the Gulf escalate as the UAE accuses Iran of launching missile and drone attacks targeting civilian sites and an ADNOC-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Abu Dhabi calls the incidents a “dangerous escalation” and holds Tehran responsible, while warning it reserves the right to respond.
Brinkmanship in the Strait of Hormuz
According to Iranian state media, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy confirmed it launched missiles and drones as a warning toward approaching U.S. warships in the area.
However, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) rejected claims that any American vessel had been hit. In a post on X, CENTCOM stated that “no U.S. Navy ships have been struck,” dismissing Iranian reports of a missile attack.
Summary of the Conflict
What began on February 28 as joint US-Israeli strikes has evolved into a grinding two-month conflict. While a temporary ceasefire has held since April 8, the "naval blockade" and the failure of the Islamabad talks have put the region back on the brink of active war.