One dead in Iranian attack on ships in Strait of Hormuz, UAE says

The United Arab Emirates announced that one person died and eight were injured after Iran attacked two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE's Ministry of Defense stated the attack took place within Omani territorial waters early Tuesday.

The ministry issued a strong statement on X, formerly Twitter, asserting that the UAE "reserves the full right to react to this escalation and to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, its citizens and residents."

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The United Arab Emirates reserves the full right to react to this escalation and to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, its citizens and residents.

This incident follows a series of recent attacks attributed to Iran. Reports indicate Iran has targeted military sites in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman in retaliation for U.S. strikes. The UAE itself has been a target of Iranian attacks previously during the ongoing conflict.

Disagreements persist over the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims the waterway is closed and has warned the U.S. against interference. Conversely, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the strait "open and will remain open, with or without Iran," in a post on Truth Social. Hours after Trump's statement, the U.S. reportedly launched a new wave of attacks against Iran.

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The Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open, with or without Iran.