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The US says the ships were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz - a key shipping route. In Dubai, authorities say the airport is operating normally after two drones fell in the area.

US says 16 Iranian mine-laying ships 'eliminated', as four injured by drones near Dubai airport ↗

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Meanwhile, the UAE says its air defence systems are responding to a "missile threat".

Israel launches new strikes at Iran and Lebanon, as US says it has hit 16 Iranian mine-laying ships ↗

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Meanwhile, Israel says it has launched a new wave of strikes at Tehran and the UAE says its air defence systems are responding to a "missile threat".

Iran police chief warns against anti-regime protests as Israeli PM urges Iranians to 'gain freedom' ↗

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