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Iran denies UAE oil strike role as US blames back Iran and tensions spike again
International
Published on 5 May 2026
Warning shots fired in Hormuz as both sides trade claims
Iran has denied any role in a drone strike on UAE oil facilities, blaming instead what it calls US “military adventurism.” Iran says its navy fired warning shots at US warships in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US claims it destroyed Iranian military boats. The exchange raises fears of escalation during a fragile Middle East war ceasefire.
- Iran denies involvement in a UAE oil facility drone strike
- Iran attributes the incident to US military actions
- Warning shots fired in the Strait of Hormuz, both sides trade claims
- Escalation fears grow amid a tenuous ceasefire
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