NATO endorsed a French and British initiative to convene more than 40 countries to prepare activities near the Strait of Hormuz. The interview with Middle East affairs analyst Ali Sadrazadeh discussed this development.
The United Arab Emirates secretly conducted military strikes on the oil refinery located on Iran's Lavan Island during the conflict, according to a report.
The United Arab Emirates has reportedly conducted covert military strikes inside Iran, marking a significant escalation in the regional conflict.
On February 28, a US missile strike hit a school in Minab, Hormozgan Province, Iran, resulting in 155 deaths, including 120 children. A preliminary US military investigation concluded that the strike was an error, with the intended target being an adjacent Islamic Revolutionary Guards Military Base.
The Wall Street Journal reports that the United Arab Emirates secretly joined attacks on Iran, striking a key oil refinery.
A report claims that the United Arab Emirates has been conducting secret military strikes on Iran, though specific details about targets and casualties are not provided.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2025, delegations from the Islamic Republic of Iran and Oman met in Muscat to discuss developments related to the Strait of Hormuz and safe ship passage. The Iranian delegation, led by Abbas Baqerpour of the Foreign Ministry, emphasized Iran's sovereign rights over the strait, which has been blockaded by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps since March 29, 2024, following US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
The American president posted a photo on his Truth account showing Iranian naval ships on fire with the caption "Bye bye speedboats!" amid discussions of potentially renewing "Operation Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that the Islamic Republic has filed a complaint against the United States with the Arbitration Court in The Hague, citing military aggression against nuclear facilities, imposition of economic sanctions, and threats of force as the subjects of the complaint.
The Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Qatar held a joint meeting to discuss the Strait of Hormuz crisis, with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announcing Ankara's support for reaching an agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, stressing that the Strait should not be used as a weapon.
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) continues enforcing the U.S. blockade in the Arabian Sea, redirecting 65 commercial vessels and disabling 4, according to U.S. Central Command.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced in Montenegro that the alliance is focusing on how European countries can assist in managing the situation in the Strait of Hormuz regarding the Islamic Republic. Rutte expressed optimism about NATO's future, citing increased defense budgets among member countries and Canada.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates condemned in a statement the infiltration by members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps via the Navy of the Islamic Republic onto Kuwait's Bubiyan Island, describing it as part of a "terrorist plot" to carry out hostile operations. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Foreign Minister, expressed full solidarity with Kuwait in a message to Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, Kuwait's Foreign Minister.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated that further instability in the Strait of Hormuz is not in Britain's interest and that the focus must be on addressing immediate economic and security challenges. He will co-chair a meeting of 40 defence ministers on Tuesday to garner support for a UK-led mission to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kuwait has accused Iran of deploying an armed team from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to strike a Kuwaiti island, according to a report by the Associated Press.
The IRGC instructed Houthi proxies in Yemen to launch a one-way attack drone toward Eilat, southern Israel, as a test of the IDF's air defense readiness. The drone was intercepted and shot down by an Iron Dome battery upon reaching Eilat.
Australia, Britain, and the United States imposed new sanctions on individuals and entities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on [specific date if mentioned].
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior announced the detention of four individuals affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who attempted to enter Kuwait by sea; one Kuwaiti armed forces personnel was injured, and two infiltrators escaped.
Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated during a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart that activities in the Strait of Hormuz are escalating tensions and should not be used as a weapon. Al Thani also highlighted his recent trip to the United States, emphasizing Qatar and Turkey's coordination to support Pakistan's diplomatic efforts in the region.
On Tuesday, May 12, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, stated at a press conference that Iran should not use the Strait of Hormuz as a tool for pressuring or "extorting" Gulf countries, emphasizing that the strait is an international waterway.
