Power Shift

Iran Warns UAE to Evacuate Busiest Mideast Port in First Threat Against Neighbor's Assets

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  • Iran warned residents to evacuate three key UAE ports, including the Middle East's busiest, in its first open threat against a neighboring country's non-US assets.
  • Tehran alleged without evidence that the US used UAE ports to strike Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal.
  • Trump urged allies and others, including the UK, China, and France, to deploy warships to break Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Trump vowed to 'bomb the hell out of' Iran's shoreline, signaling further escalation.
  • Gulf countries reported new Iranian attacks as the conflict entered its third week with no diplomatic off-ramp in sight.

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