The Middle East ceasefire has come under renewed strain after Iran warned it would attack US Navy ships if they entered the Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates intercepted several missiles and drones.
In an escalation of tensions, Iran said on Monday that attempts to navigate the strait without co-ordination with the Islamic republic would jeopardise the ships’ security.
“We warn foreign armed forces, particularly the US aggressor army, that if they attempt to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, they will be attacked,” said Major General Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.
The threat followed Trump’s announcement on Truth Social that from Monday the US would begin an effort to guide ships from various countries through the contested waterway in an operation called “Project Freedom”.
On Monday evening, the UAE said its air defences had intercepted several missiles and drones launched from Iran.
“The sounds heard in various parts of the country are the result of the UAE air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones,” the country’s defence ministry said.
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