DUBAI -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Monday that its air defence systems intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran, which it said resulted in three moderate injuries.
The UAE Ministry of Defence said in a statement that the total number of projectiles intercepted since the beginning of Iranian attacks on the UAE has reached 549 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,260 drones. (UAE-Iran-Interception)
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MOSCOW -- Russia's Defense Ministry on Monday declared a ceasefire on May 8-9 in honor of the Victory Day celebration, voicing hope that the Ukrainian side will follow suit.
The truce was declared in accordance with a decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the ministry said, adding that Russian forces would take all necessary measures to ensure security during the commemorative events. (Russia-Ukraine-Ceasefire)
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TEHRAN -- The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps on Monday hit with two missiles a U.S. Navy frigate that sought to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
The U.S. frigate, which had set sail near Iran's southern port city of Jask to cross the Strait of Hormuz "in violation of the traffic and shipping security," was hit after ignoring the Iranian naval forces' warning, Fars cited local sources as saying. (Iran-U.S. Ship-Hit)
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TEHRAN -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday that the U.S. response to Tehran's 14-point peace proposal is difficult to assess, citing Washington's history of "making unrealistic demands."
Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, speaking at his weekly news conference in Tehran, confirmed Iran had received the U.S. reply through Pakistan, which has been serving as a mediator, but declined to share specifics. (Iran-US-Peace Talks) Enditem
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