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On Emirati soil, military tensions between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran escalated into direct clashes as Donald Trump's plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was implemented.
Iran attacked several boats that were anchored away from the Strait of Hormuz and were not attempting to cross it.
On March 15, 2026, the United Arab Emirates port of Fujairah was attacked by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), causing significant damage to infrastructure but no reported casualties.
Activists claim the recent ceasefire in Iran was merely a resupply period for both sides, allowing the regime to continue executing civilians and mislead the international community. Today's events demonstrate the futility of negotiating with the Iranian regime, according to the same sources.
The United Arab Emirates intercepted several Iranian cruise missiles launched towards UAE territory on [DATE]. The interceptions occurred over the UAE's airspace near Abu Dhabi province.
Iran launched attacks against targets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 15, 2026, raising questions about whether this constitutes a breach of the ceasefire agreement. The United States has not yet announced its response to these attacks.
The IDF Arabic spokesperson has issued evacuation warnings for six villages in southern Lebanon, ordering residents to move at least 1,000 meters to open areas due to alleged Hezbollah ceasefire violations.
On Monday, two US commercial ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz without being escorted by US forces, according to a US official cited by Axios. The official stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran did not fire on the ships, and US rules of engagement now authorize targeting immediate threats like speedboats or missile positions within designated defensive areas.
According to Fars News, two vessels turned back in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran issued a warning to them.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a VHF message on December 15, 2025, to the U.S. Navy and all vessels, prohibiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz and threatening destruction to any vessel attempting to pass.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a radio warning to U.S. destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz for ceasefire violations. When the U.S. ships continued, Iranian forces responded with warning shots using cruise missiles and drones.
The IRGC has expanded its targeting to include all ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Dubai. A social media post calls for the elimination of every regime official and their deputies.
