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Iran Launches Missiles at UAE as U.S. Destroys Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates on May 4, 2026, following the U.S. announcement of Project Freedom. U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian boats and cleared a pathway through the Strait of Hormuz. Statements from officials indicate uncertainty over the status of the April 8 ceasefire.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates on May 4, 2026, prompting the UAE's air defenses to intercept the incoming threats. The UAE Ministry of Defense stated in a post on X that its air defense systems were dealing with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
U.S. Central Command announced a new operation dubbed Project Freedom in a press release on May 3, 2026, aimed at securing ship movements in the region. U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian boats on May 4, 2026, as developments unfolded in the Strait of Hormuz.
Adm. U.S. had cleared an effective pathway through the strait, though vessel traffic remained at a trickle. OSINTdefender posted on May 4, 2026, that the majority of transiting vessels were using the Iranian traffic separation scheme rather than the Project Freedom corridor closer to Oman.
The attacks raised questions about the status of the ceasefire in the Iran war, which took effect on April 8, 2026. 'The ceasefire is over,' Senior National Security Editor Brandon Weichert said. Republican Sen.
Lindsey Graham stated in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that Iran absolutely violated the ceasefire. CENTCOM head Adm. He added, 'Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission!
We’ve shot down seven small Boats or, as they like to call them, ‘fast’ Boats. It’s all they have left. U.S. military's actions included shooting down seven small boats, as referenced by the president, though Adm.
