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Iran War Dispatches with Tim Mak

NEWSFLASH: Iran, U.S. launch strikes as ceasefire frays

Strikes at sea and in the Gulf signal the April truce is breaking down.

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Jacqueline Cole
May 04, 2026
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The United Arab Emirates said it detected incoming missiles and UAVs from Iran today, marking the first wave of attacks since the April 8 ceasefire.

Iran has not taken ownership of the strikes.

After the paywall:

- Both sides report fresh strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, too;

- Inside the America’s “Project Freedom,” which aims to move ships through the strait;

- What triggered the renewed fighting in the Middle East?

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