politics
May 4, 2026
Hostilities Intensify in the Gulf at the Start of a US Operation in Hormuz
The United States stated on Monday that it had destroyed several Iranian vessels, and the United Arab Emirates denounced Tehran's attacks on its territory in the greatest escalation of hostilities since the start of a truce in the Middle East war. AFP With negotiations between the two paralyzed, the United States and Iran are in a standoff over control of the Strait of Hormuz, key to the global trade of hydrocarbons.
TL;DR
- US claims to have destroyed seven Iranian military boats after an operation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The UAE denounced Iranian attacks, including drone strikes on an oil facility and missile launches.
- Oil prices rose sharply due to the increased tensions and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The conflict risks jeopardizing the ceasefire in the Middle East war.
- Despite hostilities, the US reports 'very positive' conversations with Iran regarding a new peace proposal.