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The Kingdom of Bahrain condemns the Iranian missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates.

Fox News: Trump threatens that Iran will be 'blown off the face of the earth' if the Islamic Republic attacks US ships guiding vessels through Strait of Hormuz

Amid the escalation in the Gulf, an Israeli military official says the Israeli army is "monitoring the situation and is on alert and at high readiness." "Our air defense systems and offensive capabilities are at a high level of readiness, which have not changed since the ceasefire [took effect]," the official says. The official says there are no changes in the Home Front Command's guidelines for civilians as of yet, and "any change in the guidelines will be updated accordingly."

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 86 km N of Noşratābād, Iran

Israeli Home Front Command: We are monitoring developments. There are currently no changes to the guidelines.

The UAE strongly condemns the renewed Iranian aggression using missiles and drones, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds Iran fully responsible for “these treacherous attacks and their repercussions”

Adm. Cooper says the United States has cleared an "effective pathway" of Iranian mines for commercial vessels. Other mines remain

Israel raised alert in light of escalation in the Gulf

Commander of U.S. Central Command: No U.S. Navy ships were damaged in the Iranian attacks.

Another Air alert in UAE(20:24): Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates

6 Iranian small boats were destroyed this morning, according to CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper

A security source in the Sultanate of Oman: A residential building in the Tibat area of the Wilayat of Bukha was targeted, resulting in injuries to two expatriates and damage to four vehicles.

Reports in Iran indicate widespread movements by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in dozens of locations.

UAE Ministry of Defense: Air defenses are responding to missile and drone attacks originating from Iran

Fujairah Government Media Office: Three Indian nationals injured in Iranian attack on Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone

Explosions near US bases in the UAE

Once again UAE air defenses are dealing with a missile threat

Based on Flightradar data, flights in the United Arab Emirates have been suspended

A picture circulating online is said to show a fire raging at the Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone following an alleged Iranian drone attack

Iranian Army Commander: The security of the Strait of Hormuz is a red line for us.

UK Maritime Operations: We received a report of an incident 14 miles west of Saqr Port in the UAE

IRGC spokesperson says vessels violating regulations announced by Guards in Strait of Hormuz “will be stopped by force”

Fujairah Government Media Office, UAE: Fire in Fujairah Petroleum Industries Area following a drone attack from Iran

UAE Air defenses are dealing with a missile threat. Please stay in a safe place. Warnings and updates are available on official websites.

The UAE Ministry of Defense: The sounds heard in various parts of the country are the result of a successful interception of aerial threats.

UKMTO reports an incident 36 nautical miles north of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

UAE Ministry of Defense: Four cruise missiles were detected approaching the UAE from Iran. Three were successfully intercepted over the country's territorial waters, while the fourth fell into the sea. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the sounds heard in various parts of the country were a result of the successful interception of the aerial threats. The Ministry urges the public to obtain information from official sources and to verify facts, as well as to adhere to all public safety procedures when receiving warning messages.

The UAE's National Emergency Management Authority: UAE defenses are dealing with a missile threat.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry: Qatar strongly condemns the targeting of an Emirati tanker as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz

US Treasury Secretary: Iran is attempting to carry out maritime piracy against ships.

A South Korean vessel has reportedly been hit by the IRGC in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Federation of Korean Seafarers' Unions -Yonhap

Initial reports indicate a missile attack on an ADNOC oil tanker in one of the UAE's ports.

Missile/UAV warnings issued in Dubai

CENTCOM: U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers are currently operating in the Arabian Gulf after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in support of Project Freedom. American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore transit for commercial shipping. As a first step, 2 U.S.-flagged merchant vessels have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz and are safely headed on their journey

The UAE has strongly condemned the "targeting of a national tanker affiliated with ADNOC while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.”

A U.S. official said the rules of engagement for U.S. forces in the region have been changed and they were authorized to strike immediate threats against ships that cross the strait, like IRGC fast boats or Iranian missile positions

CENTCOM denis Iranian claim that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps hit a U.S. warship with two missiles. CENTCOM: No U.S. Navy ships have been struck. U.S. forces are supporting Project Freedom and enforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports

Iranian media have reported that two missiles struck a "U.S. Navy frigate" in waters near "Jask"; an incident that, according to these sources, occurred after the vessel ignored warnings from Iranian forces. The "Fars" news agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, citing local sources in southern Iran, reported that this frigate, on Monday, May 4, 2026, while—according to the agency—"violating the security of transit and navigation" and intending to head toward the Strait of Hormuz, was confronted with warnings from the Islamic Republic's naval forces. According to this account, after the vessel failed to heed the warnings, it became the target of a missile strike

According to Axios, a U.S. official has said that U.S. forces will destroy any Iranian boats and missiles attempting to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran: We prevented US destroyers from entering the Strait of Hormuz after a stern warning.

Pakistani Foreign Ministry: The move to return the Tosca ship to Iran came from the United States to build trust.

President Trump announced that the United States will begin escorting ships currently stranded in the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, starting Monday. Any attempts to interfere with this escort, which Trump has dubbed "Project Freedom," will be met with a strong response.

Trump: Operation Freedom goes into effect this morning

Iran’s military command says it will attack any US military vessels that approach the Strait of Hormuz, warns commercial ships not to cross without Iranian approval -State media “We fully maintain and manage the security of the Strait of Hormuz”

Iranian Deputy Speaker of Parliament: America must accept our ten conditions; this is the least costly option for them.

Six additional U.S. Air Force tankers have just departed Tel Aviv and are heading toward the Persian Gulf and Iraq

President Trump tells in a brief phone conversation: The new Iranian proposal is not acceptable. "It's not acceptable to me. I've studied it, I've studied everything – it's not acceptable