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A fragile four-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears to be on the brink of collapse following a violent exchange of fire in the Persian Gulf on Monday. The flareup drew in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and sent global oil prices soaring as threats to the strategic Strait of Hormuz intensified.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that American forces fought off an array of Iranian drones, missiles, and small boats while facilitating the passage of two US-flagged vessels. President Donald Trump confirmed via Truth Social that the US had "shot down seven small boats" during the encounter.
The escalation follows Trump's announcement of "Project Freedom," a plan to guide neutral ships—many running low on food—out of the waterway. In response, Tehran’s semi-official Fars news agency claimed the Islamic Republic fired shots at US Navy ships, while Tasnim news agency announced that Iran has "redefined the control zone" in the strait to regulate shipping traffic.
Once again, the conflict expands beyond the U.S., Israel, and Iran dynamic as the UAE blamed an Iranian drone strike for a large fire at the Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone. While the Emirati Defense Ministry stated that three of four incoming cruise missiles were intercepted, the attacks hospitalized three people and prompted the state to issue its first missile alerts to residents since the April 8 ceasefire began.
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A fragile four-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears to be on the brink of collapse following a violent exchange of fire in the Persian Gulf on Monday. The flareup drew in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and sent global oil prices soaring as threats to the strategic Strait of Hormuz intensified.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that American forces fought off an array of Iranian drones, missiles, and small boats while facilitating the passage of two US-flagged vessels. President Donald Trump confirmed via Truth Social that the US had "shot down seven small boats" during the encounter.
The escalation follows Trump's announcement of "Project Freedom," a plan to guide neutral ships—many running low on food—out of the waterway. In response, Tehran’s semi-official Fars news agency claimed the Islamic Republic fired shots at US Navy ships, while Tasnim news agency announced that Iran has "redefined the control zone" in the strait to regulate shipping traffic.
Once again, the conflict expands beyond the U.S., Israel, and Iran dynamic as the UAE blamed an Iranian drone strike for a large fire at the Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone. While the Emirati Defense Ministry stated that three of four incoming cruise missiles were intercepted, the attacks hospitalized three people and prompted the state to issue its first missile alerts to residents since the April 8 ceasefire began.
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An oil tanker was hit by unknown projectiles 78 nautical miles north of Fujairah, UAE The crew is safe, and there have been no reports of environmental impact so far. Source: СВЕЖЕСТИ ➖ ➖ ➖ 🌒 @EastCalling
Extensive fire at Fujairah oil facilities
🔹 Satellite images have recorded a very extensive fire at the Fujairah oil facilities.
🔹 The Fujairah oil terminal is the only alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz for the UAE. The capacity of this pipeline is 1.5 million barrels of crude oil per day, which can be increased to 1.8 million barrels.
🔹 This pipeline was specifically built so that the UAE can export its oil without passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This attack not only hits a coalition partner but targets infrastructure that allows oil to flow without the need for Hormuz.
🔹 The only other significant alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz is the East-West pipeline of Saudi Arabia to Yanbu, which was attacked in April and lost about 700,000 barrels per day of its transfer capacity.
🔹 While the UAE claims that Iran attacked its oil facilities in the port of Fujairah in response to American movements and Emirati support, Iran has denied attacking the UAE.
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🔹 Satellite images have recorded a very extensive fire at the Fujairah oil facilities.
🔹 The Fujairah oil terminal is the only alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz for the UAE. The capacity of this pipeline is 1.5 million barrels of crude oil per day, which can be increased to 1.8 million barrels.
🔹 This pipeline was specifically built so that the UAE can export its oil without passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This attack not only hits a coalition partner but targets infrastructure that allows oil to flow without the need for Hormuz.
🔹 The only other significant alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz is the East-West pipeline of Saudi Arabia to Yanbu, which was attacked in April and lost about 700,000 barrels per day of its transfer capacity.
🔹 While the UAE claims that Iran attacked its oil facilities in the port of Fujairah in response to American movements and Emirati support, Iran has denied attacking the UAE.
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UAE claim: Iran fired 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 drones at us!
Iran has not confirmed this claim.
Source: Tasnim
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Iran has not confirmed this claim.
Source: Tasnim
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Russia has for the first time used a new small-sized missile type "Banderol," said the head of the Kharkov Regional Prosecutor's Office, Yuri Papusha.
The S8000 Banderol (meaning "parcel" or "small package") is a low-cost, air-launched cruise missile developed by the Russian sanctioned defense contractor Kronshtadt Group. First identified by Ukrainian intelligence in April 2025, it is a "hybrid" weapon that blends the characteristics of a cruise missile and a long-range kamikaze drone.
A standout feature reported by Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (GUR) is its ability to perform tighter, sharper turns than conventional Russian cruise missiles like the Kh-101 or Kalibr, allowing it to better navigate around air defenses.
The primary launch platform is the Orion (Inokhodets) medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone.
It's specs look similar to the Geran-5 with a speed above 500 km per hour (up to 650) but it is significantly larger with a bigger payload.
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The S8000 Banderol (meaning "parcel" or "small package") is a low-cost, air-launched cruise missile developed by the Russian sanctioned defense contractor Kronshtadt Group. First identified by Ukrainian intelligence in April 2025, it is a "hybrid" weapon that blends the characteristics of a cruise missile and a long-range kamikaze drone.
A standout feature reported by Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (GUR) is its ability to perform tighter, sharper turns than conventional Russian cruise missiles like the Kh-101 or Kalibr, allowing it to better navigate around air defenses.
The primary launch platform is the Orion (Inokhodets) medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone.
It's specs look similar to the Geran-5 with a speed above 500 km per hour (up to 650) but it is significantly larger with a bigger payload.
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Zhong County (Zhongxian) is a historic county in Chongqing Municipality, China, situated along the Yangtze River within the Three Gorges Reservoir region. Known for the 18th-century "Shibaozhai Pagoda" and as the "City of Loyalty," it serves as a key cultural tourist spot with a population of approximately 751,400.
We were joking around about how many bridges are in this municipality.
California has the Golden Gate Bridge, but it seems like China buys bridges in bulk😁
As for the Cabernet wine, it’s not that good.
We were joking around about how many bridges are in this municipality.
California has the Golden Gate Bridge, but it seems like China buys bridges in bulk😁
As for the Cabernet wine, it’s not that good.
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Zhong County, Chongqing Municipality.
The name "Zhong" (忠) means "loyalty." It is named after the historical story of General Ba Manzi, who chose to be killed to keep his Kingdom together. Emperor Li Shimin (李世民) of the Tang Dynasty named Zhong County "Loyalty County" to honor General Ba Manzi.
We had an excursion tonight that took us to a multimedia live show, which was incredible. It illustrated how this general unified three cities during a Civil War by submitting to give up his head.
It was multimedia, horses, soldiers, and just quite incredible. Actually my phone filled up so I didn’t get a chance to film much of it so you’ll have to just come and watch it yourself.
The name "Zhong" (忠) means "loyalty." It is named after the historical story of General Ba Manzi, who chose to be killed to keep his Kingdom together. Emperor Li Shimin (李世民) of the Tang Dynasty named Zhong County "Loyalty County" to honor General Ba Manzi.
We had an excursion tonight that took us to a multimedia live show, which was incredible. It illustrated how this general unified three cities during a Civil War by submitting to give up his head.
It was multimedia, horses, soldiers, and just quite incredible. Actually my phone filled up so I didn’t get a chance to film much of it so you’ll have to just come and watch it yourself.
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Good morning, Yangtze River
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Some impromptu scenes entering the Gorges.
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