Middle East crisis live: Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open strait of Hormuz; 100 injured in Israel
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The United Arab Emirates is responding to incoming missile and drone attacks from Iran, intercepting and destroying three drones in its eastern region. More than 100 people were wounded in Israel after Iranian missile strikes hit two southern towns, with Israeli air defense systems failing to intercept the projectiles. Japan's foreign minister indicated that Japan might consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached in the US-Israeli war on Iran, particularly if naval mines become an obstacle to navigation. Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz during the war, impacting Japan, which relies on the strait for 90% of its oil shipments.
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AI-ExtractedThe United Arab Emirates says it is responding to incoming aerial attacks from Iran.
Iran’s military will target all US “energy, information technology and desalination infrastructure” if its own facilities are attacked.
More than 100 people were wounded in Iranian missile strikes on two southern Israeli towns.
Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open strait of Hormuz.
Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached.
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