Sirens Sound in UAE for First Time Since Iran War Ceasefire

Sirens warning of missile attacks sounded in the United Arab Emirates on Monday, for the first time since a ceasefire took effect during the war with Iran.

This warning came shortly after the US Army announced that two commercial ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz, in a step aimed at securing freedom of navigation in the vital waterway.

The UAE Ministry of Interior sent an urgent alert to residents via mobile phones, warning of a possible missile threat. The ministry called on everyone to immediately take shelter in a safe building away from windows, doors, and open areas, stressing the need to wait for official instructions.

About ten minutes after issuing the warning, the ministry announced the end of the potential missile threat, confirming that the situation had become safe. It called on the public to follow official channels for any updates.

Injury of a Tanker by Unknown Projectiles

In an earlier development today, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that a tanker was struck by unknown projectiles while crossing about 78 nautical miles north of the city of Fujairah in the UAE.

US Central Command Launches "Project Freedom"

The US Central Command "CENTCOM" announced that its forces began on Monday implementing "Project Freedom," which aims to restore freedom of navigation for commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This operation comes amid continued regional tension and the blockade imposed on the waterway.