- Iran launched missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates for a second consecutive day, targeting a key U.S. ally near the Strait of Hormuz.
- A fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Iran remains in effect, though tensions persist over access to the strategically vital Strai
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