Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in the Middle East, as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week

Amid the ongoing US‑Iran war, US President Donald Trump has urged China and other global powers to help secure and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz by contributing naval support.

Trump has stressed that keeping this vital oil shipping route open is crucial as Tehran has threatened to disrupt maritime traffic, which has contributed to surging global fuel prices.