On Thursday, the U.S. military said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian military facilities that were allegedly responsible for the attack.
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The United Arab Emirates responded to missile and drone attacks just hours after the U.S. retaliated against Iran.
In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) implements a maritime blockade against an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, on April 26, 2
Thursday, Iran shared it was reviewing America’s proposal to end the war, but it is still uncertain how close the two sides are to making a deal and resolving issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program or permanently reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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While no further action between the two sides has commenced, United States Central Command says they are not looking for further escalation, but “remains positioned and ready to protect American forces.”
Here’s the latest from Friday:
Iran creates a new agency to control the Strait of Hormuz
6:22 a.m. ET: A shipping data company reported Iran has a new agency that was created to tax and vet vessels going through the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping data firm Lloyd’s List said the newly formed, Persian Gulf Strait Authority, is “positioning itself as the only valid authority to grant permission to ships transiting the strait,” according to an online briefing they received.
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