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Iran has missiles that split into 80 bombs, lawmaker says

May 5, 2026, 06:44 GMT+1

An Iranian lawmaker said on Tuesday the Islamic Republic has missiles that can split into 80 bombs or separate warheads, claiming the capability could overwhelm US air defenses.

Hosseinali Hajideligani, deputy head of parliament’s Article 90 committee, said firing 10 such missiles at once would amount to 800 bombs, asking: “what THAAD, what Patriot can hit these?”

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India says Fujairah attack injuring its nationals is unacceptable

May 5, 2026, 06:00 GMT+1

India said on Tuesday that an attack on Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, which injured three Indian nationals, was unacceptable.

“The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable. We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians,” the country’s foreign ministry said in a statement.

It said India supported dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability across West Asia.

India also called for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in line with international law.

Commercial barges catch fire at Iran’s Dayyer port - state media

May 5, 2026, 05:49 GMT+1

Several commercial barges caught fire at Iran’s southern port of Dayyer on Tuesday, the country’s state media reported.

Majid Omrani, head of the Dayyer fire department, said two fiberglass commercial barges were on fire at Vaezi pier and firefighters were working to contain the blaze.

He said the fire had spread to two nearby wooden barges, adding that the cause of the incident would not be known until firefighting operations were completed.

Canada condemns Iran’s unprovoked attacks on UAE

May 5, 2026, 05:35 GMT+1

Canada condemned Iran’s missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates and renewed calls for de-escalation and diplomacy in the region.

“Canada strongly condemns Iran’s unprovoked missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates,” Prime Minister Mark Carney wrote in a post on X.

Carney said Canada stood with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed and the people of the United Arab Emirates.

He also praised defensive efforts to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.

New Zealand says Iran breached ceasefire with attacks on UAE

May 5, 2026, 05:23 GMT+1

New Zealand condemned on Tuesday Iran’s latest attacks on the United Arab Emirates, saying they violated the ceasefire and risked derailing peace negotiations.

“Iran’s actions violate the ceasefire and are unhelpful for peace negotiations,” Foreign Minister Winston Peters wrote in a post on X.

He urged Tehran to de-escalate, honor the ceasefire and respect international law, including protections for civilians and civilian infrastructure.

“The conflict will not be resolved through drones and missiles,” Peters said.

South Korea holds meeting on Hormuz ship fire, crew safe

May 5, 2026, 05:14 GMT+1

South Korea’s Blue House convened a meeting on Tuesday to discuss a fire on a Korean-operated ship in the Strait of Hormuz, MoneyToday reported.

The meeting was led by Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik, the report said.

All 24 crew members aboard the HMM NAMU, including six South Korean nationals, were safe and unharmed, according to South Korea’s Foreign Ministry.

The ministry said the fire had been fully extinguished and no additional damage was reported.