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Iran-US Military Conflict: Strait of Hormuz & UAE Attacks
The United States launched 'Project Freedom Hormuz' military operation, destroying Iranian small boats and intercepting missiles and drones, while Iran conducted drone and missile strikes on UAE facilities including the Fujairah oil port, causing fires and injuries. Oil prices surged past $115/barrel, the UAE switched schools to remote learning, flights were diverted from Dubai and Sharjah, and Senate Republicans began drafting a war authorization bill against Iran.
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