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The IndependentWednesday, 6 May 2026
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Ceasefire shattered as Iran fires drones and missiles at UAE
US insists Middle East truce is holding even as United Arab Emirates defences come under attack for a second day and clashes resume in Strait of Hormuz despite Trump’s Project Freedom to protect ships
The paper highlights the immediate contradiction between active military strikes and official US diplomatic assurances that a truce remains in place.
Following a recent ceasefire agreement in the Middle East, reports indicate renewed aerial attacks against the UAE, complicating US regional security initiatives.
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