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UAE says air defences engaging with Iranian attacks – as it happened

The Guardian · · 2537 words · By Taz Ali; Tom Ambrose; Nadeem Badshah; Lucy Campbell; Adam Fulton; Patrick Wintour; Deepa Parent; Jakub Krupa; Julia Kollewe
Middle East Diplomacy Global Energy Security US-Iran conflict
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25 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The US and Iran exchanged fire on the strait of Hormuz”
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Multiple independent reports from CNBC and Wikipedia confirm that the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz as part of a larger conflict starting in February 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 13 April 2026, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the failure of the Islamabad Talks to end the 2026 Iran war. The US military said the blockade had begun on Monday, 13 Ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_block…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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“Iran accused the US of violating the truce by targeting two ships in the waterway and attacking civilian areas”
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Three independent major news organizations (France24, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera) report that Iran accused the US of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships and civilian areas.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran accused the US of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships in the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260507-middle-east…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting two ships at the strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/07/iran-accuses-u…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran has accused the United States of violating their ceasefire by targeting two ships near the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas along the country’s southern coast
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/8/iran-war-day-70-us-i…
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“the US insisted it struck Iranian targets in retaliation for “unprovoked” attacks on three US warships transiting the strait on Thursday”
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CENTCOM statements reported by The Guardian and other web search results confirm the US conducted 'self-defense' strikes in response to 'unprovoked' attacks on warships in the strait.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 13 April 2026, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the failure of the Islamabad Talks to end the 2026 Iran war. The US military said the blockade had begun on Monday, 13 Ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_block…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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“Iranian state media also reported loud noises and what it called defensive fire in western Tehran”
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Reported by France24, The Guardian, OPB, and IRNA, confirming reports of loud noises and defensive fire in western Tehran.
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web search NEUTRAL — Iranian state media also reported loud noises and what it called defensive fire in western Tehran, while in southern Iran explosions were heard near Bandar Abbas. The United Arab Emirates said its air…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/07/middle-ea…
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web search NEUTRAL — Iranian state media also reported loud noises and defensive fire in western Tehran. In southern Iran, explosions were heard near Bandar Abbas, semiofficial Iranian news agencies Fars and Tasnim said. …
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/05/07/us-military-says-it-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — Iran’s government news agency IRNA reported air defense activity in western Tehran after two loud booms on Thursday night, while eyewitnesses told Iran International they heard multiple blasts in Chit…
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202605079186
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“in southern Iran explosions were heard near Bandar Abbas”
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Multiple web search results, including ANI and Iran International, report explosions near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 26 April 2025, an explosion and fire occurred at the Port of Shahid Rajaee in southern Iran, which is part of Bandar Abbas's larger port infrastructure, killing 57 people and injuring over 1,000 ot…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Shahid_Rajaee_explosio…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bandar Abbas (Persian: بندر عباس, pronounced [bænˌd̪æɹ ʔæbˈbɒːs] ) is a port city in the Central District of Bandar Abbas County, Hormozgan Province, Iran serving as capital of the province, the count…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandar_Abbas
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“The United Arab Emirates said its air defences were dealing with missile and drone attacks from Iran on Friday”
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The provided evidence for this claim is completely irrelevant (discussing Wendy's CEO) or general (Wikipedia entries on the Iran war) and does not contain the specific report about UAE air defenses on Friday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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“Tehran says it is reviewing a US proposal”
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Reported by multiple independent sources including Deutsche Welle, BBC News, and Flipboard that Iran is reviewing a US peace proposal.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — On Wednesday, Iran's Foreign Ministry had said it was reviewing a US peace proposal but hadn't yet "reached a conclusion" nor given a response to the United States.
https://www.dw.com/en/us-says-it-struck-targets-in-iran-afte…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran is reviewing the latest US peace proposal
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/why-the-uae-is-in-iran-s-fi…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a new proposal from Washington
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgzp74rvj5o?at_medium=RSS…
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“Iran established a new government agency to approve transit and collect tolls from shipping in the waterway, shipping data firm Lloyd’s List Intelligence said on Thursday”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Lloyd's List Intelligence reported Iran established a government agency to approve transit and collect tolls.
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web search NEUTRAL — Iran established a new government agency to approve transit and collect tolls from shipping in the strait, shipping data firm Lloyd's List Intelligence said Thursday.
https://fortune.com/2026/05/07/iran-ship-tax-strait-of-hormu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Iran established a new government agency to approve transit and collect tolls from shipping in the strait, shipping data firm Lloyd's List Intelligence said Thursday.
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/news/2026/05/07/us-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — Iran established a new government agency to approve transit and collect tolls from shipping in the strait, shipping data firm Lloyd's List Intelligence said Thursday.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-05-07/iran-c…
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“About 1,500 ships and their crews are trapped in the Gulf due to the Iranian blockade in the Hormuz strait, the UN’s International Maritime Organisation said”
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Multiple web search results confirm the IMO chief stated that approximately 1,500 ships are trapped in the Gulf due to the Iranian blockade.
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web search NEUTRAL — Around 1,500 ships and their crews are trapped in the Gulf due to the Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) chief said in Panama Thursday.
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/5/8/some-1-500-ships…
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web search NEUTRAL — Around 1,500 ships and nearly 20,000 crew members remain trapped in the Gulf due to the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the head of the UN’s International Maritime Organization …
https://www.marineinsight.com/1500-ships-and-20000-seafarers…
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web search NEUTRAL — Panama City: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a warning regarding the shipping blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, where approximately 1,500 vessels and 20,000 crew members are c…
https://www.newsofbahrain.com/world/132357.html
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“Lebanon and Israel will hold a new round of talks on 14 and 15 May... in Washington on seeking a peace deal”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Lebanon and Israel are scheduled for talks in Washington on May 14-15 to seek a peace deal.
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web search NEUTRAL — Israeli forces have also conducted extensive airstrikes throughout Lebanon, including in the capital of Beirut. After U.S. and Israeli forces commenced attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, Hezbollah again ramp…
https://www.ntd.com/us-to-host-new-israel-lebanon-peace-talk…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lebanon and Israel will hold a new round of talks in Washington on May 14-15 aimed at seeking a peace deal, despite a new Israeli strike against Hezbollah, a United States official said on Thursday.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2606849/lebanon-israel-to-hold-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Israel and Lebanon previously held two rounds of talks in Washington on April 14 and April 23, ahead of a third session scheduled for next Thursday. Despite a fragile ceasefire in place since April 17…
https://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Washington-pushes-Isra…
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“US secretary of state Marco Rubio held talks with Pope Leo at the Vatican”
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“The Israeli military said it would investigate after a soldier was photographed appearing to place a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon”
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“An oil tanker that passed through the strait of Hormuz arrived in South Korea on Friday – the first such vessel to reach the Asian nation by that route since Iran declared the critical waterway closed”
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“The arrival of the Malta-flagged Odessa, carrying 1m barrels of crude oil”
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“The Odessa passed through the Hormuz strait on 17 April”
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“Oil prices, which fell about 10% over the past three days, rose more than 1% on Friday, Agence France-Presse reports”
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“Iran has targeted the Gulf nation [UAE] with thousands of drones and hundreds of missiles since the war began in late February”
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“Saudi Arabia to allow the US to use its bases and airspace to provide a military escort for oil tankers passing through the strait of Hormuz lay behind Donald Trump’s decision to shelve the plan”
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“the UAE has already quit the Saudi-dominated oil producers’ club, Opec”
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“The agency – called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority – is “positioning itself as the only valid authority to grant permission to ships transiting the strait””
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“a prior resolution calling for reopening the strait was vetoed by Iran allies Russia and China”
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“US military’s Central Command... named the navy destroyers it says were attacked by Iran in the strait of Hormuz as the USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta and USS Mason”
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“Iran’s armed forces also exchanged fire with the US on Qeshm Island in the strait of Hormuz”
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“a US jet disabling an Iranian oil tanker on Wednesday after it attempted to evade the US blockade”
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“explosion had been heard in Bandar Abbas, along with an explosion heard in Minab”
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