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[Anchor] President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect, but clashes between military forces continue. Following exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran struck again at the United Arab Emirates. President Trump has scheduled a White House address for 1 a.m. Korea Standard Time on the 9th. Reporter Ye-rin Kim has the details. [Reporter] Air-raid sirens sounded again in the United Arab Emirates, a country that has borne the brunt of Iranian strikes since the conflict began. The UAE Ministry of Defense said it activated air defenses in response to Iranian missile and drone attacks. This marks the second attack targeting the UAE this month since the United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. The latest strike occurred just hours after U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, undermining hopes that talks to end the fighting were imminent. With military clashes resuming, tensions are rising. Despite the fragile truce, President Trump downplayed recent U.S. strikes. “We wiped them out completely,” he said. “That was a minor matter.” He reiterated that the ceasefire remains in effect and asserted that Iran wants negotiations more than he does. At the same time, he warned that the U.S. would resume attacks if Iran refuses to sign a deal. “If the truce ends, you’ll see a huge flash coming out of Iran. They’d better sign the agreement quickly,” he said. The president has repeatedly pressed Iran to sign, positioning negotiations as the administration’s route to an exit from the three-month conflict. With tensions still high, Trump has called a White House address timed to the one-month anniversary of the ceasefire. He could use the speech to announce major developments in the talks or to step up pressure on Tehran. Military and foreign policy observers will be watching to see whether he lays out a new strategy to change the course of the conflict. This is Ye-rin Kim, Yonhap News TV. [Video editing: Shim Ji-mi] For story inquiries and tips: KakaoTalk/LINE jebo23. Ye-rin Kim (yey@yna.co.kr)
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