UAE says air defences responding to new Iranian missile, drone attack

Published:5th May, 2026 at 9:09 PM

Dubai | The United Arab Emirates says it is actively engaging with a missile and drone attack from Iran.

The UAE Defence Ministry reported the attack on X late Tuesday. It said sounds heard in parts of the Gulf federation are related to the interception of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones.

The UAE had earlier said it came under attack from Iran on Monday as the US moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

UAE says air defences responding to new Iranian missile, drone attack

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