Trump says US struck seven Iranian ‘small boats. ‘
We’ve just seen a new statement from the United Arab Emirates, saying it holds Iran “fully responsible” for new strikes today.
“These attacks constitute a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable transgression,” the statement says, adding that it violates the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
The UAE also says it “reserves its full and legitimate right to respond to these attacks” in line with international law.
Iranian state TV has quoted an unnamed “senior military official” saying that “Iran has had no plans to target the UAE”. No officials have responded further.
We’ve just heard from US President Donald Trump, who says US forces struck seven Iranian “small boats” as they work to open the Strait of Hormuz.
In a brief post, Trump also says Iran has “taken some shots at unrelated nations”, including a South Korean vessel.
He again encourages other nations to step up and do more to support US efforts to secure commerce in the region.
“Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission,” he says.
Trump adds that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen Dan Caine will hold a news conference tomorrow morning to provide further updates.
We’re expecting to see Trump at an unrelated event at the White House in about 1 hour 30 minutes.UAE says it reserves ‘full and legitimate right’ to respond to attackpublished at 19:0719:07
We’ve just seen a new statement from the United Arab Emirates, saying it holds Iran “fully responsible” for new strikes today.
“These attacks constitute a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable transgression,” the statement says, adding that it violates the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
The UAE also says it “reserves its full and legitimate right to respond to these attacks” in line with international law.
Iranian state TV has quoted an unnamed “senior military official” saying that “Iran has had no plans to target the UAE”. No officials have responded further.
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