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Project Freedom, initiated by US President Trump, aims to free ships trapped in the Persian Gulf after Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. US forces are actively escorting merchant vessels and have engaged Iranian boats. Meanwhile, missile attacks from Iran have struck the Emirati port of Fujairah, wounding three Indians, an act India deems unacceptable.

A fire aboard a wooden dhow near the Strait of Hormuz resulted in the death of one Indian sailor and injuries to four others. Seventeen Indian crew members were rescued by a passing vessel. The incident occurred amidst heightened regional tensions, with recent exchanges between Iran and the United States in the vital shipping lane.

A ceasefire between the US and Iran is reportedly still in place despite an Iranian attack on US destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US retaliatory strikes. Both sides accuse the other of initiating the exchange, threatening a fragile truce that ended weeks of conflict. Tensions remain high as negotiations continue.

Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the strait.

us central command has developed plans for swift, impactful strikes on Iran, targeting key infrastructure to pressure Tehran in nuclear negotiations. President Trump will be briefed on these and other military options, including controlling parts of the Strait of Hormuz or a special forces operation to secure uranium stockpiles.

US President Donald Trump indicated a potential revival of 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Iran falters. This initiative, aimed at ensuring ship movement, was temporarily paused following requests from Pakistan and other nations, citing military successes and progress towards an agreement. The blockade of Iran's ports, however, will continue.

President Donald Trump claimed three US destroyers were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz but suffered no damage, stating Iranian attackers were destroyed. He issued a strong warning to Iran, threatening more violent military action if a deal is not signed quickly, calling the nation 'lunatics'.

North Korea has amended its constitution, mandating an automatic nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated or incapacitated by foreign adversaries. This revision, prompted by concerns over recent decapitation attacks in Iran, formalizes retaliatory procedures. The move underscores Pyongyang's heightened security fears amid evolving geopolitical threats.

Oil prices surged Tuesday as Iranian-linked attacks and military clashes heightened fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose 6% to $114.44 a barrel, while WTI settled 4% higher at $106.42. The Fujairah Oil Industry Zone was struck by a drone, with Emirati officials blaming Iran.

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