Trump with open threat: Iran will be “included from the site” if it hits American ships at Hormuz

The warning comes at a time when the U.S. is conducting a naval operation to escort and safely remove blocked ships from the area.

More than 800 ships and some 20,000 crew members remain trapped in the Hormuz Strait, which is vital for global oil supply.

Speaking to Fox News on May 4th, Trump described the American Navy effort as “one of the largest military maneuvers ever made”.

He also said Iran has become “much more flexible” in peace negotiations, adding that the US has greater military capacities than the Islamic Republic.

According to Washington, dozens of commercial ships have been redirected because of the ongoing tense situation.

Iran, on the other hand, warned it would attack American ships approaching the strait and denied US claims it has destroyed six small Iranian ships and seized Iranian missiles and fears.

In another development, Iran's Foreign Minister urged the United Arab Emirates not to lean on “military resolution” against the Islamic Republic.

In an X post on May 4th, Abbas Aracchi said he believes that “has no military solution” for the current crisis.

“While negotiations are progressing, thanks to Pakistan's generous efforts, the United States should be careful not to be dragged back into a swamp by malevolents. The United Arab Emirates must also remain alert”, he added, referring to Islamabad's efforts to mediate the conflict, writes REL, broadcast Periscope.

Since the beginning of the attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran on 28 February, the United Arab Emirates have been among the most affected Gulf states by Iranian attacks, which Tehran describes in response to the campaign.

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A day in front of Aracchi's message, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei criticised “the inappropriate behaviour of the United Arab Emirates since the beginning of the conflict, saying they are “linked” to the aggressors against Iran, creating the “multiple problems”.

Iranian media also published reports claiming there is military co-operation between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, including the delocation of advanced air defence systems.

Emirates authorities said on May 4th that their country is under Iranian missile attacks and fears and warned that “will not hesitate to defend their security and sovereignty”.

Authorities at the port of Fujairah said an attack on the fears hit an energy installation, triggering fire and wounding three people. /Periscope/