US Denies Iranian Missile Attack on Naval Vessel Amid Rising Tensions
Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating as the US denies Iranian claims of a missile attack on a naval vessel. Following this, oil prices surged, and Iran warned that this is just the beginning of their actions. Meanwhile, an Israeli court has extended the detention of foreign activists heading to Gaza. This situation highlights the growing instability in the region, prompting concerns over future conflicts.
| May 5, 2026, 16:58 IST
US Refutes Claims of Iranian Attack
Axios reported that a senior official from the United States denied Iranian media claims stating that Iran had launched a missile attack on an American naval ship. Following the news of the alleged attack, Brent crude oil prices surged by nearly 5%, exceeding $113 per barrel, while the stock market experienced a downturn.
Iran Warns of More to Come
It’s Just the Beginning
In the wake of a series of attacks exchanged between Iran and the US, Iran has issued a warning indicating that this is merely the beginning. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's negotiator and parliament speaker, posted on X, stating that they are fully aware that the current situation is intolerable for the US, emphasizing that they have only just begun. The US military reported that its Apache and Seahawk helicopters targeted six Iranian boats threatening commercial vessels, and its forces successfully thwarted missile and drone attacks on Monday. Meanwhile, the UAE reported new Iranian attacks in its territory, as noted by AFP. This latest warning follows US President Donald Trump's announcement of plans to evacuate neutral countries' ships from the Gulf.
Israel Extends Detention of Foreign Activists
Israeli Court Increases Custody of Activists Heading to Gaza
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, an Israeli court has extended the detention of two foreign activists aboard ships heading to Gaza until Sunday, according to reports from AFP. Spanish citizen Saif Abu Keshak and Brazilian Thiago Avila appeared for their second hearing at a court in Ashkelon on Tuesday after being brought to Israel for questioning last week.