
Zelensky condemns Russian 'utter cynicism' as it strikes ahead of truce
Zelensky condemns Russia's 'cynicism' as attacks continue ahead of ceasefire

Tensions escalate in the Gulf as Trump launches 'Project Freedom' to secure shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening Iran with severe consequences. The US military claims to have destroyed Iranian vessels and intercepted missiles, while Iran retaliated with drone attacks on the UAE.
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Donald Trump has again raised the stakes in the Gulf region with the Monday launch of “Project Freedom” to open a route through the strait of Hormuz. More than 800 ships and roughly 20,000 crew members remain stranded in the region.
Just hours after the operation began, the US military said it destroyed six small Iranian boats and interceptedIranian cruise missiles and drones – a claim that was denied by Iran – and Iran attacked the United Arab Emirates with drones and missiles, setting the oil port of Fujairah on fire.
Trump then threatened that Iran would be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacked any of the US vessels in Hormuz.

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Trump's 'Project Freedom' aims to open a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen increased military activity and threats.
More than 800 ships and approximately 20,000 crew members are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions.
The US military reported destroying six Iranian boats and intercepting missiles and drones, which Iran has denied.
Iran retaliated by attacking the United Arab Emirates with drones and missiles, causing significant damage to the oil port of Fujairah.

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