Iran launched attacks on the UAE and on commercial tankers while U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian boats, disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and increasing the risk of direct clashes. New reporting adds that a Qatari ship navigated the blockade and that U.S. and Israeli forces have run covert rescue missions from Iraq and initiated larger operations, complicating on‑the‑water dynamics. The combination of strikes and responses heightens pressure on regional ceasefire efforts and raises the risk of broader escalation.
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