Live updates: Stars arrive at Met Gala 2026, US, Iran trade fire amid Strait of Hormuz tension
Summary
Celebrities have started arriving at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for the 2026 Met Gala, which is co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. Meanwhile, tensions increased as U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments.Key Facts
- The 2026 Met Gala is being held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
- The event is co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour.
- Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz are co-chairs of the Met Gala committee.
- The event theme is “Costume Art.”
- There was a military exchange of fire between U.S. and Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway used for transporting oil globally.
- The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
- The Met Gala is a major cultural and fashion event attracting celebrities each year.
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