Iran will press on with its fight and keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, using the vital waterway as leverage against the United States and Israel, the country’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on Thursday.
Emirates and Etihad Airways began cautiously restoring limited flights to major global destinations from their United Arab Emirates hubs on Friday, even as the looming threat of missile strikes continues to strain airline operations and intensify the race to move stranded travelers.