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US-Iran War Live: Schools shift to remote learning after Iran launches new strikes against UAE

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Advertisement Middle East Conflict US-Iran War Live: Schools shift to remote learning after Iran launches new strikes against UAE New Delhi,UPDATED: May 5, 2026 01:15 IST US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: The risk of a renewed military confrontation between the US and Iran is rising sharply after a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks struck the United Arab Emirates, shattering weeks of fragile calm following an April ceasefire. In Fujairah, a key oil hub, a major petroleum complex caught fire after a drone strike, with three people — including Indian nationals — injured, while Emirati authorities described the assault as a “dangerous escalation” and said they reserve the “full and legitimate right” to respond. Tehran, however, denied targeting oil facilities, with state media blaming “US military adventurism” tied to efforts to force open the Strait of Hormuz. The confrontation at sea is intensifying: US Central Command said 50 commercial vessels have been redirected under its blockade enforcement, while confirming Iranian forces launched “multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats” at US naval and commercial ships. President Donald Trump said US forces struck seven Iranian boats and warned Tehran would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if it targeted American vessels, even as he rolled out “Project Freedom” to escort stranded shipping through Hormuz and urged allies to step up. The fallout is already visible in global markets, with oil prices jumping around 6 per cent amid fears of supply disruption through the critical waterway. The escalation comes alongside continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon and expanding operations in Gaza. Stay tuned with indiatoday.in for all live updates....Read More 1 May 5, 2026 01:15 IST Here’s the latest on the escalation in the Middle East: - The risk of renewed conflict between the United States and Iran has risen after missile and drone attacks hit the United Arab Emirates, breaking the lull since the April ceasefire. - A major petroleum complex in Fujairah caught fire following a drone strike, with three people — including Indian nationals — injured, according to Emirati authorities. - The UAE described the attacks as a “dangerous escalation” and said it reserves the “full and legitimate right” to respond under international law. - Iranian state media said Tehran had no premeditated plan to hit UAE oil facilities, blaming the incident on “US military adventurism” linked to Hormuz operations. - US Central Command said 50 commercial vessels have been redirected to ensure compliance with its blockade of Iranian ports. - US officials said Iranian forces launched “multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats” at US Navy ships and commercial vessels in the Gulf. - US President Donald Trump said Iran would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if it targets US vessels, while confirming strikes on seven Iranian boats. - Washington has rolled out “Project Freedom” to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz and urged allies to support maritime security efforts. - Global oil prices jumped around 6% amid fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route.

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Advertisement Middle East Conflict US-Iran War Live: Schools shift to remote learning after Iran launches new strikes against UAE New Delhi,UPDATED: May 5, 2026 01:15 IST US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: The risk of a renewed military confrontation between the US and Iran is risi…

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