The US and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire, while a US intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for months.Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago, and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack on Friday.Washington has been awaiting Tehran’s response to a US proposal that would formally end the war before talks on more contentious issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme.
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US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
The United States and Iran remain distant from resolving their conflict following recent escalations of fighting in the Persian Gulf. Clashes have intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, with the United Arab Emirates experiencing renewed attacks.
ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-09 · 12:56 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The United States and Iran remain distant from resolving their conflict following recent escalations of fighting in the Persian Gulf. Clashes have intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, with the United Arab Emirates experiencing renewed attacks. This comes despite a month-old ceasefire. A US intelligence assessment suggests Iran could endure a naval blockade for an extended period. Washington is awaiting Tehran's response to a US proposal aimed at formally ending the war, a prerequisite for discussions on more complex issues like Iran's nuclear program. The ongoing hostilities indicate no immediate de-escalation in the US-Iran tensions.
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Washington has been awaiting Tehran’s response to a US proposal that would formally end the war before talks on more contentious issues.
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The United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack on Friday.
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Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago.
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US and Iran appeared no closer to ending their war after trading fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire.
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A US intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for months.
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Iran location · Opposition
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Gulf location · Context
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Strait of Hormuz location · Context
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United Arab Emirates location · Context
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naval blockade event · Context
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