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UPDATED May 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET

May 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET

Iran warns US Navy over Strait of Hormuz

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Iran warned the US Navy as the UAE intercepted missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil higher.

WHO: Iran

WHAT: Iran issued a warning to the US Navy while the UAE intercepted missiles

WHEN: May 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM ET

WHERE: Strait of Hormuz

WHY: The warning and interceptions were triggered by heightened tensions in the Middle East.

How this story developed (showing 9 of 9 earlier reports)

Explosions near Strait of Hormuz may be UAE action · May 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
US strikes Iranian tanker in Gulf of Oman · May 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
U.S. Jet Disables Iranian Tanker in Gulf of Oman · May 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Trump urges Iran to 'do the smart thing' · May 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Fujairah oil zone hit by drone attack, UAE says · May 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
US and Iran exchange fire as Hormuz crisis reignites · May 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
UAE says four cruise missiles fired from Iran · May 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
UAE says it was attacked by Iranian missiles and drones · May 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Iran warns US Navy over Strait of Hormuz as UAE intercepts missiles · May 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET

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