US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 13, 2026)
The US-Iran standoff is deepening as Washington tightens pressure on Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted , keeping shipping, oil markets and regional aviation on alert. US forces have now redirected 59 commercial vessels as part of efforts to enforce the Iran blockade, while the US Navy has redirected four more ships near the Strait, according to reports. President Donald…
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