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By: FRANCE 24 Cargo ships and tankers ply the Strait of Hormuz © Giuseppe Cacace, AFP Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they would not allow “one litre of oil” to leave the Middle East if US and Israeli attacks continue. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the US would hit Iran much harder if Tehran stopped the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The United Arab Emirates said it was intercepting a drone and missile attack from Iran on Tuesday.
"UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran," the defence ministry posted on X.
Iranian fired drones towards Saudi Arabia and Kuwait early Tuesday as the war in the Middle East shows no sign of abating.
The Saudi Defense Ministry said it has destroyed two drones over the kingdom’s oil-rich eastern region, while in Kuwait, the National Guard said it shot down six drones attacking the county’s northern and southern areas.
Iran's latest attacks on neighboring Gulf States come as U.S. President Donald Trump sends contradictory signals about how long the war could last, fueling uncertainty that’s causing markets to swing.
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