Middle East War Day 66: US Sinks Iranian Vessels, Latest Developments at a Glance
The military conflict between the US and Iran in the Middle East has intensified, with the US military announcing it sank six Iranian vessels and intercepted missiles. Iran denied this and demonstrated by launching cruise missiles near US destroyers. This escalation has caused international stock markets to fall and crude oil prices to soar.
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US-Iran War Key News
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(Central News Agency, Paris 4th, comprehensive foreign report) The US and Israel's joint attack on Iran entered its 66th day. A senior US military general stated that US forces destroyed 6 Iranian vessels and intercepted multiple missiles fired towards warships and merchant ships, while Iran demonstrated by firing cruise missiles near US destroyers.
The following is the latest situation of the Middle East war compiled by Agence France-Presse.
A senior US naval general stated that US forces destroyed 6 Iranian vessels and shot down missiles and drones fired by Tehran's military towards US Navy and merchant ships.
Commander Brad Cooper of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) told reporters that US Apache and Seahawk helicopters attacked "6 Iranian small boats threatening commercial shipping." Cooper stated that US forces also "effectively responded" to all "missiles and drones fired towards our forces and merchant ships."
Tehran, however, denied the destruction of the vessels, stating that "the US claim of sinking multiple Iranian warships is untrue."
The US military stated that US destroyers have entered the Persian Gulf to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Following this announcement, Iranian state television reported that the Iranian navy fired cruise missiles, rockets, and combat drones near US warships after multiple warning shots.
US President Trump downplayed the tensions after US warships entered the Strait of Hormuz, stating that while Iran "fired some shots," it caused no other damage besides to a South Korean ship.
After the US general announced the destruction of Iranian vessels and the shooting down of missiles, an Israeli military official stated that the military remains on high alert and continues to monitor the situation.
A senior Iranian military official did not deny the new attacks but stated through state television that Iran "has no plans to preemptively attack related oil field facilities."
The official said: "What happened is the result of reckless actions by the US military, aimed at opening a passage for ships illegally passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The US military must be held responsible for this."
After the US military stated that two US-flagged merchant ships were escorted through this critical waterway, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards denied any merchant ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Revolutionary Guards issued a statement on the communication platform Telegram, saying: "The claims of US officials are baseless and completely false."
As tensions in the Middle East once again tightened, exacerbating market concerns about the fragile US-Iran ceasefire agreement, international stock markets fell sharply on the 5th.
The renewed conflict also led to a surge in oil prices, with the July Brent crude contract jumping over 5% shortly after the exchanges began.
After reports of attacks on the United Arab Emirates, both the UK and Saudi Arabia called for de-escalation in the Middle East.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the situation "must stop escalating," and that "Iran needs to engage meaningfully in negotiations to ensure a lasting ceasefire in the Middle East and achieve a long-term diplomatic solution."
Following a new wave of attacks by Iran, the UAE Ministry of Education ordered all schools to resume distance learning for the remainder of the week.
The UAE stated that the country was targeted by Iranian attacks, with one attack hitting the crucial Fujairah energy hub, injuring 3 Indians.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "These attacks represent a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable violation," adding that the UAE reserves "the right to respond."
According to the Oman News Agency, Oman's official media, a residential building along the Strait of Hormuz was targeted in an attack, injuring two people.
The report indicated that the attack on Bukha resulted in minor injuries to 2 foreign workers and damage to 4 vehicles. (Compiled by Li Pei-shan) 1150505
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Central News Agency
(Central News Agency, Paris 4th, comprehensive foreign report) The US and Israel's joint attack on Iran entered its 66th day. A senior US military general stated that US forces destroyed 6 Iranian vessels and intercepted multiple missiles fired towards warships and merchant ships, while Iran demonstrated by firing cruise missiles near US destroyers.
The following is the latest situation of the Middle East war compiled by Agence France-Presse.
A senior US naval general stated that US forces destroyed 6 Iranian vessels and shot down missiles and drones fired by Tehran's military towards US Navy and merchant ships.
Commander Brad Cooper of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) told reporters that US Apache and Seahawk helicopters attacked "6 Iranian small boats threatening commercial shipping." Cooper stated that US forces also "effectively responded" to all "missiles and drones fired towards our forces and merchant ships."
Tehran, however, denied the destruction of the vessels, stating that "the US claim of sinking multiple Iranian warships is untrue."
The US military stated that US destroyers have entered the Persian Gulf to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Following this announcement, Iranian state television reported that the Iranian navy fired cruise missiles, rockets, and combat drones near US warships after multiple warning shots.
US President Trump downplayed the tensions after US warships entered the Strait of Hormuz, stating that while Iran "fired some shots," it caused no other damage besides to a South Korean ship.
After the US general announced the destruction of Iranian vessels and the shooting down of missiles, an Israeli military official stated that the military remains on high alert and continues to monitor the situation.
A senior Iranian military official did not deny the new attacks but stated through state television that Iran "has no plans to preemptively attack related oil field facilities."
The official said: "What happened is the result of reckless actions by the US military, aimed at opening a passage for ships illegally passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The US military must be held responsible for this."
After the US military stated that two US-flagged merchant ships were escorted through this critical waterway, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards denied any merchant ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Revolutionary Guards issued a statement on the communication platform Telegram, saying: "The claims of US officials are baseless and completely false."
As tensions in the Middle East once again tightened, exacerbating market concerns about the fragile US-Iran ceasefire agreement, international stock markets fell sharply on the 5th.
The renewed conflict also led to a surge in oil prices, with the July Brent crude contract jumping over 5% shortly after the exchanges began.
After reports of attacks on the United Arab Emirates, both the UK and Saudi Arabia called for de-escalation in the Middle East.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the situation "must stop escalating," and that "Iran needs to engage meaningfully in negotiations to ensure a lasting ceasefire in the Middle East and achieve a long-term diplomatic solution."
Following a new wave of attacks by Iran, the UAE Ministry of Education ordered all schools to resume distance learning for the remainder of the week.
The UAE stated that the country was targeted by Iranian attacks, with one attack hitting the crucial Fujairah energy hub, injuring 3 Indians.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "These attacks represent a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable violation," adding that the UAE reserves "the right to respond."
According to the Oman News Agency, Oman's official media, a residential building along the Strait of Hormuz was targeted in an attack, injuring two people.
The report indicated that the attack on Bukha resulted in minor injuries to 2 foreign workers and damage to 4 vehicles. (Compiled by Li Pei-shan) 1150505
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