Iranian forces attacked U.S. military bases in Jordan, two tankers off the coast of Oman, and targets in Bahrain, following another wave of U.S. attacks. According to the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) defense ministry, one Indian sailor was killed and ten others injured during the attacks on ships flying UAE flags. The UAE condemned the attacks and warned they reserved the right to respond, raising concerns about a potential renewed involvement in the conflict. These recent escalations further undermine the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, with nearly half of the agreed 60-day period having passed without a final agreement on issues such as Iran’s controversial nuclear program and shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Shortly after the Iranian attacks, President Donald Trump announced plans to reinstate the blockade of the strait, blocking all ships heading to or departing from Iranian ports starting at 10 PM German time. Trump also suggested imposing a 20 percent fee on goods passing through the strait for 'fairness.' Iran’s foreign minister responded by stating Tehran would remain the guardian of the strait forever and criticized the proposed fees as excessive. The UN’
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