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STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS

Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump walks to his motorcade after exiting Marine One on the Ellipse near the White House on August 16, 2026.

Iran deadline has passed. What does Trump do now?

Iranians take a selfie along the shoreline as vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran on August 10, 2026.

US-Iran war: Key updates for UAE residents this evening

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (center R) receives HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman (center L).

Sheikh Mohamed, Sultan Haitham discuss bilateral ties

Houthis claimed attacks on a Saudi ship near Bab Al Mandab Strait, while at least 3 tankers operated by ADNOC came under attack by Iran near Hormuz Strait. A US congressional report states that the interlinkage of the conflict inside Yemen, Saudi-Houthi confrontation, and the US-Iran conflict is complicating efforts to deescalate or resolve each individual situation.

Why US-Iran deal collapsed: What Tehran plans next

UAE travellers urged to check flight status as Bahrain, Kuwait routes face cancellations amid regional tensions.

UAE flights today: Cancellations, delays and war update

Brig. General Yadollah Javani is a Brigadier General, head of the political bureau of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the powerful and influential branch of Iran's military, founded after the Iranian revolution.

Iran general warns of ‘offensive’ military posture

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Motorists are advised to check live navigation services before setting out.

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Yash breaks down Ramayana's Rs 40bn budget

Yash plays Ravana in the film.