Iran Attacks UAE, US Sinks Six Boats in Hormuz
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- Iran launched 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 drones at the UAE, causing three moderate injuries among Indian nationals.
- U.S. forces eliminated six small Iranian boats attempting to interfere with commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Admiral Brad Cooper.
- Trump warned Iran it would be "blown off the face of the earth" if it targets U.S. ships and called on South Korea to join the mission in a Fox News interview and a Truth Social post.
- UAE announced a week‑long airspace restriction, disrupting commercial flight routes and airport access across the country.
- IRGC posted on Telegram confirming the attacks, while Tehran’s state media denied that any Iranian boats were sunk.
Why it matters: UAE loses safe airspace and suffers three injuries; the week‑long airspace ban will disrupt regional trade and raise freight costs, while U.S. naval success heightens geopolitical risk for oil markets.
