Now entering its fourth week, the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify as both sides exchange high-stakes threats. Following a 48-hour ultimatum issued by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran has remained unyielding. Iranian officials warned that any move to carry out Trump’s threat against their power plants would trigger retaliatory strikes on
US Deploys Nearly 5,000 Troops, Marines Amid Strait Of Hormuz Crisis
The Iran-Israel-US war is escalating, with military and economic consequences among Iran, Israel, the US, and Gulf countries.
An Indian national sustained minor injuries in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell in the Al Shawamekh area. The missile, which targeted the UAE capital, was successfully neutralized by air defense systems, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
The incident occurs amid escalating regional tensions, as Iran’s military command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, threatened to permanently shut the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
This warning follows a 48-hour ultimatum from US President Donald Trump demanding the waterway be reopened.
The Strait has been largely impassable since late February, following the outbreak of hostilities between the US, Israel, and Iran. Tehran has stated the maritime route will remain closed until any infrastructure damaged by potential US strikes on its power plants is fully restored.
