Iran Strikes Ships and UAE Port After US Navy Mission
Suspected Iranian strikes hit several vessels and a UAE oil port on Monday. The escalation follows a U.S. naval mission to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
United States President Trump ordered the Navy to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, triggering Iran strikes on ships and a United Arab Emirates port. The escalation follows a four-week ceasefire and marks the largest conflict spike since the air war began two months ago. Disruptions to the waterway, which carried 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas before the war, sent oil prices jumping more than 5%.
### Naval Mission Fails to Restore Shipping Trump announced "Project Freedom" overnight to restore merchant shipping through the world's most critical energy route. The gamble failed to increase traffic on Monday morning as Iran responded with a show of force. Iranian authorities released a map claiming expanded control over international waters and long stretches of the Emirati coastline.
