Iran US War News Live Updates: Donald Trump sends warships to break Iran’s strait of Hormuz blockade
Iran US War News Today Live Updates: The United Arab Emirates said its air defenses intercepted ballistic and cruise missiles launched from Iran. A drone attack caused a fire at an oil facility in Fujairah, authorities said.
· The Indian Express · JoinIran US War LIVE: The United Arab Emirates said its air defences intercepted ballistic and cruise missiles launched from Iran, while a drone strike sparked a fire at an oil facility in Fujairah. Tehran has not officially commented on the reported attacks.
Rising regional tensions and global reactions: The suspected missile and drone strikes drew swift condemnation from Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the European Union, amid growing fears of a wider escalation in the Gulf.
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Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if American naval assets were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Washington denied Iranian claims of a successful strike on a US warship.
Iran-US war ceasefire: Key developments
- UAE says air defences intercepted multiple ballistic and cruise missiles fired from Iran
- Drone strike triggers fire at oil facility in Fujairah
- Regional powers and the European Union condemn suspected Iranian attack
- US sinks Iranian boats amid tensions in Strait of Hormuz; denies warship strike claims
- Iran signals openness to talks, says no military solution to crisis as Pakistan mediates
Stay with The Indian Express Global Desk for real-time updates, geolocated footage of the crash sites, and live reactions from the Pentagon and Tehran.
Summary
The United States has launched a significant military operation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, targeting seven Iranian fast boats as reported by the BBC. President Donald Trump publicly announced these actions, characterizing the destroyed vessels as the remnants of Iran's naval capabilities, stating they are all that remains for the nation. He emphasized the decisive nature of the strike, implying these boats were the last effective assets available to Tehran. The US military confirmed that helicopters were employed to execute these precise attacks against the small craft. However, the Iranian government has firmly denied that any such assault occurred, maintaining their version of events despite the conflicting reports from American officials. Simultaneously, tensions escalated further as Iran was accused of retaliating by attacking an oil facility located in the United Arab Emirates. This series of aggressive moves by both superpowers and regional actors has intensified fears of a broader conflict in the Persian Gulf region, where energy supplies are critical for the global economy. The incident marks a dangerous escalation in already volatile US-Iran relations, with immediate implications for international trade routes and security stability across the Middle East.
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May 5, 2026 01:43 PM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif condemns missile, drone attacks in UAE
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country strongly condemns the missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the UAE, noting that it was “absolutely essential” that the ceasefire between Iran and the US is upheld and respected “to allow necessary diplomatic space for dialogue leading to enduring peace and stability in the region.”
May 5, 2026 12:29 PM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Iran’s Ghalibaf says US ‘evil will diminish’ in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s powerful parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the US and its allies have “jeopardised” the security of shipping and energy transit in the Strait of Hormuz by violating the ceasefire and imposing a blockade.
A “new equation of the Strait of Hormuz is in the process of being solidified,” Ghalibaf, said in a post on social media.
“We know full well that the continuation of the status quo is intolerable for America; while we have not even begun yet,” he said.
The US has imposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports and shipping since April 13.
May 5, 2026 11:49 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: India describes attack on Fujairah 'unacceptable'
India on Tuesday described the wounding of three Indians in an attack on the United Arab Emirates' port city of Fujairah as "unacceptable" and pressed for an immediate cessation of hostilities targeting innocent civilians.
New Delhi's reaction came a day after the Indians were injured after a drone attack caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike.
"The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
May 5, 2026 11:46 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Residents of two southern Lebanese towns ordered by Israel to leave
The Israeli military has issued more forced displacement orders for the residents of southern Lebanese towns, specifically Jabsheet and Sarafand.
Residents have been told to evacuate “immediately and move away from the villages and towns for a distance of at least 1,000 metres (0.62 of a mile) to open areas”.
Anyone who remains near what the Israeli military called “Hezbollah elements, facilities and combat” are endangering their lives, it said.
May 5, 2026 11:41 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: EU’s Costa latest to voice support for UAE following attack
European Council President Antonio Costa has joined other world leaders in expressing solidarity with the UAE following what Abu Dhabi said was an Iranian missile and drone strikes on civilian infrastructure.
“Full solidarity with @MohamedBinZayed and the people of the United Arab Emirates following Iran’s unjustified missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure,” Costa wrote on X.
“These violations of sovereignty and international law are unacceptable and need to stop.”
May 5, 2026 11:25 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire
US forces on Monday launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began.Two American-flagged merchant ships have “successfully transited” through the critical waterway, the US military said. Separately, the US military denied Iran’s claims that it struck an American Navy vessel southeast of the strait.
May 5, 2026 11:14 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: India calls Fujairah attack ‘unacceptable’ after 3 nationals injured
India has condemned the attack in the Gulf on the UAE’s Fujairah that injured three Indian nationals, calling it “unacceptable” and demanding an immediate halt to hostilities targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.
“The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday.
“We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians,” the ministry said, after missiles and drones targeted Fujairah on Monday, which was blamed on Iran.
New Delhi also called for the protection of international shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital concern for a nation heavily dependent on energy imports.
May 5, 2026 10:53 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Israeli official says rising tension with Iran ‘serves interests’ of those who want war
The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation quoted an Israeli security official as saying that the escalating tension with Iran “serves the interests of all parties” who want to return to fighting against Tehran, including Israel.
Israel’s Channel 12 and Israel Hayom news outlets, citing Israeli officials, also said that Israeli assessments would suggest that Iran has no intention, currently, of attacking Israel.
Israeli political assessments also suggest that US President Trump does not want to return to fighting in Iran.
Nevertheless, the Israeli military is raising its state of alert in specific sectors, particularly air defence systems and the Israeli Air Force, in anticipation of any sudden Iranian attack, according to the reports.
May 5, 2026 10:49 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: US strikes Iranian fast boats as Tehran attacks UAE oil facility
The United States has struck seven Iranian “fast boats” in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has been accused of attacking an oil facility in the UAE, according to the BBC.
US President Donald Trump said, “We’ve shot down seven small boats or, as they like to call them, ‘fast’ boats. It’s all they have left.”
The US military said helicopters were used in the strikes. Iran denied that any such attack took place.
May 5, 2026 10:48 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: US strikes Iranian fast boats as Tehran attacks UAE oil facility
The United States has struck seven Iranian “fast boats” in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has been accused of attacking an oil facility in the UAE, according to the BBC.
US President Donald Trump said, “We’ve shot down seven small boats or, as they like to call them, ‘fast’ boats. It’s all they have left.”
The US military said helicopters were used in the strikes. Iran denied that any such attack took place.
May 5, 2026 10:45 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Gulf state cooperation has long been shaped by threat of Iran − but shows of unity belie division
Arab Gulf countries, battered economically and physically by the war with Iran, were keen to put on a united front at a key regional meeting on April 28, 2026.
Gathering in the Saudi city Jeddah, representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council warned the Iranian government in Tehran that an attack on any one of its six members would be taken as an attack on all.
Rejecting Iran's claims to control of the Strait of Hormuz, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani later described the summit as embodying "the unified Gulf stance" over the conflict.
May 5, 2026 10:42 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Trump issues direct warning to Iran after US sinks ‘fast boats’ in Strait of Hormuz
The US president has warned that Iran would be “blown off the face of the earth” if it targets American ships trying to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Guardian.
Speaking to Fox News, the US leader said Washington was ready to respond if its naval operation came under attack. “We have more weapons and ammunition at a much higher grade than we had before,” he said. “We can use all of that stuff, and we will, if we need it.”
May 5, 2026 10:37 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices have risen sharply as the deadlock between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz turns to violence, casting doubt over the durability of the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.
Brent crude, the benchmark for oil prices worldwide, rose by nearly 6 percent on Monday to $114.44 a barrel.
While Brent futures eased somewhat early on Tuesday morning – trading at $113.54 as of 02:00 GMT – analysts say the market is pricing oil higher as the threat of renewed fighting mounts, amid missile and drone attacks on the UAE and US claims of its forces sinking Iranian military fast boats in the strait.
May 5, 2026 10:33 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: What are happened so far?
Gaza: An Israeli drone strike on Gaza City this morning killed one Palestinian and seriously injured several others.
Lebanon: Israel’s military said Hezbollah fired mortars at its forces twice in southern Lebanon in recent hours, with no Israeli casualties reported.
Strait of Hormuz: South Korea said the cause of a blast and fire on a South Korean-operated ship in the strait won’t be known until it reaches port. A US official said two Navy destroyers entered the Gulf after repelling an Iranian attack during transit. Iranian state media said the fast boats the US claimed to target were civilian vessels, with five people killed.
UAE strikes: The UAE said it intercepted Iranian ballistic and cruise missiles, while a drone attack caused a fire at an oil facility in Fujairah. The UAE called the strikes “treacherous” and asserted its right to retaliate. Germany and Canada urged diplomacy and expressed solidarity with the UAE.
Iran response: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the situation in the Strait of Hormuz shows “there’s no military solution to a political crisis.”
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