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Trump launches Operation Freedom to secure Hormuz as Iran retaliates with missiles and drones
International
Published on 5 May 2026
Iran hits back with drones and missiles despite ceasefire rumors
The US has launched Operation Freedom to protect the Strait of Hormuz’s crucial shipping lanes and keep global energy flowing. Iran has responded with retaliatory missile and drone strikes, according to reports from the UAE. Officials describe a fragile ceasefire, but escalating attacks signal how quickly the standoff could intensify again.
- US launched Operation Freedom to safeguard Hormuz shipping lanes
- Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks reported from UAE
- Ceasefire is described as tenuous amid ongoing strikes
- Action threatens wider disruption to global energy supplies
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