Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attack on UAE for Second Day as War Escalates
- On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense reported that air defenses were "actively engaging" missile and drone attacks from Iran, marking the second consecutive day of hostilities.
- These strikes follow a drone attack on a major oil industry zone Monday, ending four weeks of relative calm since the United States announced a ceasefire.
- The UAE foreign ministry labeled the aggression a "serious escalation," while Iran denied involvement and warned of a "crushing response" if provoked.
- Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth told reporters the United States is "not looking for a fight," but warned that attacks on commercial shipping will face "devastating" American firepower.
- Amid crumbling ceasefire conditions, General Dan Caine stated that American forces are prepared to resume major combat operations against Iran if ordered to do so.
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The United Arab Emirates claims to have been attacked from Iran for the second day in a row.
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The Emirates claim to have intercepted new Iranian missiles and drones. Tehran rejects any involvement. The cease-fire with the U.S. remains, but the negotiations have been stalled since April.
In the Gulf region, military conflicts continued despite a ceasefire. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government reported another attack from Iran on Tuesday. Tehran's military "categorically rejected" the Abu Dhabi information. In addition, Iran and the U.S. overtook each other with threats that cause a renewed escalation in the Tehran-blocked Strait of Hormus. Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) called on Iran to end its "policy of a…
United Arab Emirates Says Iran Launched New Drone and Missile Attacks for the Second Consecutive Day
Yesterday’s attack by Iran on the UAE – Screengrab Social Media/X UAE under fire, again. Today (5), Iran reportedly launched a new wave of ‘missile and drone strikes’ against the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi said. BREAKING: UAE says dealing with ‘missile and drone attacks’ from Iran LIVE updates: https://t.co/RSQFBdx289 pic.twitter.com/Cm5FGzVmMw — Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) May 5, 2026 The Telegraph reported: “The country’s ministr…
The United Arab Emirates reported attacks from Iran both today and yesterday.
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