Meanwhile, a shipping data company reported that Iran had created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
The shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone attack hours after the US said it thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliated against Iranian military facilities.
“UAE air defences are currently engaging missile and drone attacks originating from Iran,” the defence ministry said in a post on X, adding that interception sounds were heard “across various parts of the country.”
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