President Trump is forcing Iran to either commit to peace talks or restart the war in the Middle East with his latest strategy to escort ships and open the Strait of Hormuz, officials said.

Passengers onboard the stranded MV Hondius had, just days ago, been sipping coffee in sleek lounges and soaking in picturesque views – before a suspected hantavirus outbreak gripped the cruise ship. 

A large fire broke out at a key oil facility in the United Arab Emirates on Monday after Iran fired four cruise missiles and several drones in the Gulf, local officials said.