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Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz

Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy on Tuesday after the U.S. and Iran launched new attacks as they wrestled for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

UAE says Iran has resumed attacks as the US moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

UAE says Iran has resumed attacks as the US moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates says it is under attack by Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April

UKMTO Reports Cargo Vessel Fire Near Dubai Amidst Regional Tensions

UKMTO Reports Cargo Vessel Fire Near Dubai Amidst Regional Tensions

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident involving a cargo vessel approximately 36 nautical miles north of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The vessel experienced a fire in its engine room, though the cause remains unknown. All crew members are reported safe and accounted for. In a separate incident, another vessel was reported on fire 14 nautical miles west of Mina Saqr, UAE. The cause of this fire is also unverified, and no environmental impact has been reported. The UAE has accused Iran of attacking an empty crude oil tanker with drones as it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The UKMTO has warned that the maritime security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz remains critical due to ongoing regional military operations.

US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as UAE comes under attack in test of Iran truce

US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as UAE comes under attack in test of Iran truce

The U.S. military says it battled Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Drone Strike on UAE Energy Facility Escalates US-Iran Tensions

Iranian Drone Strike on UAE Energy Facility Escalates US-Iran Tensions

Oil prices surged following an Iranian drone strike on a key energy facility in Fujairah, UAE, marking a significant escalation in hostilities between the US and Iran. The attack, which caused a fire in the oil industrial zone, comes amid a fragile ceasefire agreement between the two nations. The UAE responded by issuing missile alerts and engaging its defense systems. The incident has disrupted oil supplies, with Brent futures rising 5.8% to over $114 a barrel. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane, has seen increased tensions as tankers from multiple nations reported coming under fire. This escalation threatens global oil supply and economic stability, as the strait is a vital passage for oil exports.

The Latest: US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire

The Latest: US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire

U.S. forces are guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

The U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Iran Targets UAE Tanker as U.S. Initiates Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz

Iran Targets UAE Tanker as U.S. Initiates Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has threatened to attack any vessel attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz without its permission. This threat materialized when a UAE state-owned energy company's vessel was targeted by drones in what the UAE described as an 'Iranian terrorist attack'. In response, the United States has launched 'Project Freedom', a new initiative aimed at guiding vessels safely through the strait. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and tensions in the region have been escalating, raising concerns about the security of maritime navigation and the potential for broader conflict.

Factbox-Airlines cancel flights in response to Middle East conflict

Factbox-Airlines cancel flights in response to Middle East conflict

May 4 (Reuters) - Middle Eastern carriers have ramped up capacity after severe disruption from the Iran war, while airlines outside the Gulf reroute flights between Europe and Asia away from major hubs in the region.

Asian shares slip and oil prices retreat from latest flare in Iran tensions

Asian shares slip and oil prices retreat from latest flare in Iran tensions

Asian stocks are trading lower, tracking losses on Wall Street after U.S. stocks fell from record highs

India's Strategic Role in Strait of Hormuz Conflict Amid US-Iran Tensions

India's Strategic Role in Strait of Hormuz Conflict Amid US-Iran Tensions

The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global energy supplies. The US has imposed a naval blockade in response to Iran's actions, escalating tensions in the region. The situation remains tense as both countries have yet to reach a diplomatic resolution. The conflict has significant implications for global energy markets, with India and China being among the most affected due to their reliance on crude oil imports from the region. India, with its strategic relations with the US, Iran, and Gulf States, is in a unique position to mediate and potentially influence the reopening of the Strait.

Trump says US to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker hit by projectiles

Trump says US to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker hit by projectiles

By Parisa Hafezi and Jacob Bogage DUBAI/DORAL, Florida, May 4 (Reuters) - A tanker reported being hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime security organisation said on Monday, shortly after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would start helping free ships stranded in the