U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz, while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as itswar with the United States and Israelshowed no signs of ending.
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Iran's call to evacuate the Middle East's busiest port and two other UAE ports marked the first time it had openly threatened a neighboringcountry's non-U.S. assets.
Tehran said the U.S. had used "ports, docks and hideouts" in the UAE to launch strikes onKharg Island, home to the main terminal handling Iran's oil exports, without providing evidence.
Meanwhile, Israel's war against Hezbollah has deepenedLebanon's humanitarian crisis, with about 800 people killed and more than 850,000 displaced.
Here is the latest:
UAE reports missile attack
The United Arab Emirates reported a missile attack Sunday morning.
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Authorities urged residents to remain in safe locations.
US identifies 6 killed in military aircraft crash
The U.S. Department of Defense on Saturdayidentified six service memberswho died when the military refueling aircraft they were aboard crashed Thursday while supporting operations against Iran.
The service members were Maj. John A. Klinner, 33; Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31; Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34; Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38; Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30; and Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28, according to U.S. officials.
The crash in western Iraq followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in "friendly airspace," according to U.S. Central Command. The other plane landed safety.
Sirens sound in Tel Aviv
Israel's military said early Sunday that Iran launched another round of missiles toward Israel.
Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and loud booms were heard.
