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The United States is urging UN Security Council members to back a resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz, but Russia and China are expected to veto. Moscow has called on Washington and Bahrain to withdraw the draft, while a rival Russian-Chinese text remains on the table.
A Washington Post investigation, as reported by The Jerusalem Post, found that Iranian strikes have damaged or destroyed at least 228 structures and equipment at 15 US military sites across the Middle East. Separately, Al Jazeera reported a CSIS estimate of equipment losses between $2.3 billion and $2.8 billion, while TASS cited unnamed US officials and a New York Times report to describe potential withdrawals and a troop increase.
Iran reiterates that freedom of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will only be restored after US and Israeli threats to the Islamic Republic are eliminated. As Washington pauses its escort operation pending talks, Tehran warns ships to use Iranian corridors, while Lithuania conditions its participation in a maritime coalition on a peace deal.
The US and Iran exchanged attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington launching 'Project Freedom' to reopen the waterway and Tehran accusing the US of reckless military action. The UAE reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, while the US said it sank six Iranian boats. Both sides deny each other's accounts of the clashes.
Iranian missile and drone strikes on the UAE, targeting civilian infrastructure including the Fujairah energy hub, have drawn widespread international condemnation. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, France, Germany, and other nations called for de-escalation and a return to diplomacy, while Iran defended the attacks citing US military actions.
Formula 1 could reduce the role of electrical power as early as 2027, with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem pushing for a return to traditional V8 engines by 2030 or 2031. The moves follow backlash from drivers and fans over the current 50-50 combustion-electric split.
The UAE said its air defenses intercepted a barrage of Iranian missiles and drones on May 4, 2026, while a drone strike sparked a fire at the Fujairah oil zone, injuring three Indian nationals. The attack came amid a fragile US-Iran ceasefire and heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command announced that two US-flagged merchant vessels have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz as part of Operation Project Freedom, which aims to restore commercial shipping through the vital waterway. The operation involves guided-missile destroyers, over 100 aircraft, and 15,000 service members. Iran had previously warned that such efforts would violate the ceasefire.
An Indian foreign ministry spokesperson reported that eleven Indian vessels have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Middle East crisis, while at least 22 Indian-flagged ships remain in the area, 20 of which are vital for India's energy security. The report comes amid heightened regional tensions following the US-Israel military operation against Iran and Tehran's closure of the strait to certain nations.
The Trump administration is ratcheting up pressure on Iran through a naval blockade and a new UN Security Council resolution, seeking to cut off oil revenue and force concessions. Naval traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted by over 95%, while Iranian officials warn of sharp production declines. The two sides remain at a ceasefire, but the path to a negotiated settlement remains uncertain.
Iranian envoys have reiterated Tehran's preference for diplomatic engagement with Washington, even as they rejected European naval deployments near its coast and asserted that the US 'lost' on the battlefield, as reported by TASS.
President Trump said new US strikes on Iran depend on ongoing negotiations, while Tehran warns it is prepared for any scenario and could expand the conflict beyond the Middle East if attacked again. Washington’s counterterrorism strategy signals continued military pressure, even as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to 'get smart soon' and capitulate on nuclear talks, as the US naval blockade continues to pressure Tehran's economy. Reports indicate Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and oil prices have soared amid the impasse.
The UAE has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, according to state news agency WAM. Analysts suggest this move could prompt other member countries to exit, potentially undermining the cartel's influence. The UAE also faces speculation about its future in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Japanese authorities have confirmed they did not pay Iran for the passage of the Idemitsu Maru through the Strait of Hormuz, attributing the vessel's safe transit to government negotiations. The tanker, carrying two million barrels of oil, had been stranded for nearly two months amid heightened tensions in the region.
Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia for their first in-person summit since the start of the US–Israel war with Iran, focusing on regional security and long-stalled joint projects. The meeting came amid reports that the US is considering an Iranian proposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and as the UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+.
Iran's warning about submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz has spotlighted the region's digital vulnerability. Subsea cables carry about 99% of global internet traffic, and Gulf nations rely on them heavily. Analysts note that damage could cause outages and economic fallout, with repair challenges in conflict zones.
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and the wider OPEC+ framework, a move analysts say could weaken the cartel's influence. The decision, effective May 1, reflects the UAE's long-term strategic and economic vision, according to official statements.
President Trump's national security team is reviewing an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade, while postponing nuclear negotiations. The proposal faces skepticism in Washington, with Trump expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of nuclear safeguards.
Bahrain's Interior Ministry revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals, including family members, for allegedly supporting hostile Iranian acts. The move, based on Article 10/3 of the Bahraini Nationality Law, has drawn criticism from rights groups. Separately, a court sentenced five people to life for plotting with Iran.