May 4, 2026

Iran launches four cruise missiles at the UAE

The United Arab Emirates reported that four cruise missiles were launched from Iran toward its territory-three were intercepted and one fell into the sea.

Retrieved May 4, 2026, from Iran launches four cruise missiles at the UAE | Israel National News

 

In first since 2011: Snowfall on Mount Hermon - in May

Snow accumulating on Mount Hermon's upper slopes, in first May snows in 15 years.

Retrieved May 4, 2026, from In first since 2011: Snowfall on Mount Hermon - in May | Israel National News

 

Iran claims strike on US warship near Hormuz, US denies

Tehran says missiles hit vessel and warns against US presence; American officials reject report of any damage.

Retrieved May 4, 2026, from Iran claims strike on US warship near Hormuz, US denies | Israel National News

 

China's Commerce Ministry Blocks US Sanctions Against 5 Refineries

China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday ‌it had issued an injunction to block U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese refiners accused of buying Iranian oil, according to state news agency Xinhua.

The ministry ‌named the five as Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, ​and so called 'teapot' refineries Shandong Jincheng Petrochemical Group, Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group, Shouguang Luqing ⁠Petrochemical and Shandong Shengxing Chemical.

In April, the ​U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical, accusing it ⁠of buying billions of dollars in Iranian oil, in an escalation of Washington's long-running effort to curb Tehran's oil ‌revenue. 

Retrieved May 4, 2026, from China's Commerce Ministry Blocks US Sanctions Against 5 Refineries | Newsmax.com