US and Iran exchange fire near Hormuz, the UAE deals with attacks and Lebanon prepares for talks | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-05-08 15:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Natural Disasters, Iran, US Politics, War & Conflict
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In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran comes under renewed strain after both sides exchange fire near the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington waits for Tehran’s response to a proposed framework aimed at ending the conflict.
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