The fragile US-Iran ceasefire teetered on collapse after American forces struck Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to launch missiles and drones at the UAE
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN — US forces struck two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Friday after they attempted to breach a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a fragile Middle East ceasefire.
US Central Command confirmed it “disabled both tankers after firing precision munitions into their smokestacks.” Iran subsequently launched missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, wounding three people.
President Donald Trump dismissed the strikes as “just a love tap,” insisting the ceasefire remained intact, while warning Iran: “If it doesn’t get signed, they’re going to have a lot of pain.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the response, saying: “Only stupid countries don’t shoot back when you’re shot at — and we’re not a stupid country.”
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Washington of sabotaging diplomacy, stating: “Every time a diplomatic solution is on the table, the US opts for a reckless military adventure.”
Negotiations over a 14-point US peace proposal — including Iran halting uranium enrichment for 12 years — remain ongoing.
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