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Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran Strikes UAE – Fujairah on Fire, Air Defenses Active
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May 4, 2026: Persian Gulf tensions escalate as Iran reportedly targets US naval assets near Strait of Hormuz. US launches 'Project Freedom' to guide commercial shipping; UAE ports face attacks; Israel opens emergency shelters. Analysis suggests fragile ceasefire hours from collapse, with escalation risks reminiscent of Gulf of Tonkin. Key insights: Iranian coastal missiles pose serious naval threats; UAE shifting alliances toward Israel, away from OPEC; Iran deepening Russia/China ties. Experts warn US cannot secure Hormuz without extraordinary cost; prolonged conflict depletes munitions, reveals advanced capabilities to adversaries, potentially reshaping global power dynamics. Region faces critical juncture as diplomatic options narrow and kinetic escalation looms.
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