U.S. Destroyers in Strait of Hormuz Fight Off Iranian Attacks

China confirms attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties reported

Beijing: China's foreign ministry confirmed on Friday that an oil products tanker ⁠carrying Chinese crew was attacked in the Strait of ‌Hormuz, and expressed deep concern about ‌vessels affected by the ‌ongoing conflict ‌in the Middle ‌East.There are Chinese nationals ​aboard the ‌vessel, ​but no reported ⁠crew casualties so far, foreign ​ministry ⁠spokesperson Lin ⁠Jian said during a regular ⁠news conference.A Chinese-owned oil products tanker …

The Mideast Conflict Spreads—Beyond the Strait of Hormuz & towards the UN Cafeteria

Credit: United NationsBy Thalif DeenUNITED NATIONS, May 8 2026 (IPS) The 10-month-old Middle East conflict—which has triggered a rise in the cost of living worldwide, and an increase in the prices of food, groceries and gasoline—is likely to impose burdens on hundreds of UN staffers, delegates, journalists and civil society representatives– and thousands more, during the General Assembly sessions beginning September. The proposed increases are m…

UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire came under further strain on Friday as the United Arab Emirates' responded to a missile and drone attack hours after the U.S.

United Arab Emirates says its air defenses are intercepting drone and missile fire as Iran war’s ceasefire challenged

United Arab Emirates says its air defenses are intercepting drone and missile fire as Iran war’s ceasefire challenged

CNBC Daily Open: Who shot first? Hormuz heats again as ceasefire and oil markets in peril

On Thursday, the U.S. and Iran opened fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with each side claiming the other initiated the attack.

U.S. destroyers in Strait of Hormuz fight off Iranian attacks

Three U.S. destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz fought off a swarm of Iranian fast-attack boats, the U.S. military said. U.S. forces also hit back, striking launch sites for Iranian missiles and drones, according to U.S. Central Command. Nancy Cordes reports.