Iranian missiles strike 2 UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz; 1 crewman dies
Eight people were injured, four seriously, after the two ships caught fire in Omani waters.
BBC News (World), The New York Times +6
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Earlier: Iran hits 5 Gulf states; 3 wounded in QatarSeries: United States · Iran Conflict Escalation · 32 chapters since Jul 7
Trump seeks 20% cargo levy on Strait of Hormuz shipments
The charge would amount to about US$30 million per supertanker, far above Iran's ad hoc fees of as much as US$2 million a voyage.
Series: United States · Hormuz Blockade · 11 chapters since Jul 9Trump threatens to control Hormuz Strait, levy 20% cargo fee
Iran rejected the claim, while two UEA tankers were attacked in Oman waters as tensions widened.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia +1
K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo jet loses contact over Arab Sea
The Sharjah-Karachi flight carried five crew members, and search efforts are centered about 287 kilometers west of Karachi.
CNN Indonesia, CNBC Indonesia +2
Reuters: IRGC forms 3-4 secret cells in Iraq to hit Gulf
New: at least seven drone strikes were launched from near Basra and Samawa between April 20 and May 17, sources said.
UAE bans social media accounts for children under 15
Platforms must verify ages with digital IDs or AI and have 12 months to comply under the new rules.
The Straits Times, Tribunnews
UAE prepares new export route to avoid Hormuz dependence
Abu Dhabi is targeting zero dependence by expanding Fujairah, Dibba and Khor Fakkan and adding a second pipeline in 2027.
Bloomberg, Antara News
Indonesia targets UAE investment for food, Bali airport
Abu Dhabi Export is entering food security, while Abu Dhabi Ports is preparing a feasibility study for airport expansion in Bali.
Antara News, Republika
Surabaya becomes first city in plastic-waste-to-sea prevention program
New trash booms on Kali Tebu and Kali Mrutu are reported to block about 1 ton of plastic waste a day.
Tempo, Tribunnews
Second Japanese tanker arrives after crossing Hormuz
ENEOS Endeavor carried 2.15 million barrels of oil, while 38 Japan-bound ships remain in the Persian Gulf.
Antara News, Republika