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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt

Iran ‘fires warning shots’ at US destroyers in Gulf of Oman

  • Iran 's navy reportedly fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in the Gulf of Oman , accusing the American navy of harassing maritime traffic and seizing commercial vessels.
  • This incident occurred amidst comments from Donald Trump stating that Washington did not require a ceasefire deal with Iran to obtain enriched uranium from the country.
  • Separately, Oman temporarily halted oil loading operations at its Mina al Fahal terminal following an explosion near the facility, which sources suggest was caused by a drone attack, though operations have since resumed.
  • In Lebanon, Iran-backed Hezbollah rejected a new US-brokered ceasefire proposal, asserting that the group was not involved in the negotiation process.
  • Concurrently, Israel continued its military strikes in southern Lebanon, with Defence Minister Israel Katz confirming that operations would persist and troops would not be withdrawn.

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