US and Iran Trade Fire in the Gulf, UAE Intercepts Missiles

Summary

Joumanna Bercetche reports on a flare-up of violence in the Persian Gulf, where the US and Iran exchanged fire and the UAE intercepted missiles. She notes the situation tests the four-week-old ceasefire and describes heightened alert and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate.

• US and Iran exchanged fire in the Persian Gulf, testing the ceasefire.
• UAE intercepted 15 missiles, including cruise and ballistic missiles, and four drones.
• One drone caused significant damage at a Fujairah oil facility with three injuries.
• Diplomatic channels are being worked, with GCC countries supporting the UAE.
• The situation remains delicate, with the US response awaited.
• The escalation follows Project Freedom launched by President Trump about 24 hours earlier.