US strikes tankers near Iran as UAE says Tehran fired missiles, drones
🔴 Tension Risingynetnews2026-05-08
The U.S. conducted airstrikes on tankers near Iran, while the UAE intercepted Iranian missiles and drones. Fighting occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran seized a Barbados-flagged tanker. Iran condemned the U.S. for escalating military action instead of diplomacy.