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Preliminary reports indicate that a vessel was struck by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz. No specific casualty or arrest numbers have been reported.
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its escort vessels have transited the Suez Canal and are now moving through the Red Sea toward the Gulf of Aden. France and the U.K. are preparing a joint mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
The UN Security Council convened a meeting to review recent developments and actions by the Islamic Republic in the Middle East, following Iran's recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, at Bahrain's request.
Iranian parliament member Manouchehr Mottaki stated that the Strait of Hormuz is a red line for Iran, after several shots were fired by the Iranian army and navy toward American naval vessels attempting to transit the strait. Mottaki warned that if the U.S. vessels attempt to transit again, they will be directly targeted.
The IRGC navy announced that ships must obtain approval to cross the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to target those that do not comply, with 1,500 vessels currently waiting to pass. The U.S. has suspended its escort operations for ongoing negotiations.
France is advocating for the Strait of Hormuz issue to be addressed separately from broader U.S.-Iran negotiations, according to the Élysée Palace.
Iran claims its air defenses shot down a drone near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the state-run Fars news agency.
President Trump states that if Iran complies with previous agreements, the ongoing military operations and blockade will cease, reopening the Hormuz Strait to all nations, including Iran. However, he warns that non-compliance will result in intensified military action.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is reportedly preparing to sign a surrender agreement, according to a social media post. This development is seen as a significant step towards the conclusion of the ongoing conflict in Iran.
The French aircraft carrier group is moving to the Red Sea to prepare for a potential Franco-British operation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the French Armed Forces Ministry.
On April 29, Putin proposed a May 9 ceasefire to Ukraine through Trump, allowing a "Victory Day parade" on Red Square. In response, on May 4, Ukraine announced a unilateral ceasefire from May 5-6, challenging Russia to prove its sincerity, and conducted drone strikes near Red Square and the Kremlin over the following nights.
Russia attacked Kharkiv, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia on May 9th, using 108 drones, 3 missiles, and KAB glide bombs, despite unilaterally announcing a 24-hour ceasefire that day. Ukraine had yet to decide whether to adhere to the ceasefire.
