Iran’s Army Says It Attacked UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base with Drones, State TV Reports
Iran said the drone strike targeted U.S. forces and helicopters at the base, as tensions rose after deadly retaliatory attacks in the region.
- On Monday, Iran's army struck the United Arab Emirates' Al Minhad Air Base with drones, targeting locations where United States forces and helicopters were stationed, according to state TV.
- Iran's armed forces stated the strike responded to a U.S. attack on Larak Island that killed members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and civilians, according to the foreign ministry.
- The Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted "technical infrastructure, maintenance facilities, and enemy fighter jet positions" at U.S.-operated King Hussein and Al-Azraq airbases in Jordan, causing "heavy damage," according to state TV.
- Jordan's army intercepted eight missiles early Monday, while Brent crude futures climbed $1.08, or 1.23%, to $89.18 a barrel as conflict in West Asia extended into its sixth month.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled on Sunday that new secondary sanctions against Iran will likely be unveiled weekly, with an initial focus on banks, following recent penalties against Emirates branches.
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The Al Mimad base in the United Arab Emirates, where American troops are stationed, was attacked with drones, consistent with the announcement made months ago by the Iranian army. The attack would have been launched as retaliation for the strikes on Iran. At the same time, the Revolutionary Guards claim that they shot down an American MQ-9 drone in the Ormuz tight zone.
Iran’s army says it attacked UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base with drones, state TV reports
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Iran's army said it attacked the United Arab Emirates' Al Minhad Air Base with drones early on Monday, Iranian state TV reported, citing a statement from the army. The army said the attack targeted locations where U.S. forces ...
Iran claims drone attack on UAE base as US strikes on Larak Island
Iran’s army said it attacked the United Arab Emirates’ Al Minhad Air Base with drones early on Monday, Iranian state television reported, as hostilities intensified following U.S. strikes on Iran’s Larak Island. The army said the attack targeted locations where U.S. forces and helicopters were stationed at the base and was carried out in response […]
Iranian troops have hit drones at the Al-Minhad base in the UAE, where American helicopters and military personnel are stationed, Press TV reports
Iranian troops have hit drones at the Al-Minhad base in the UAE, where American helicopters and military personnel are stationed, Press TV reports.An MQ-9 drone was also shot down over the Strait of Hormuz, it fell into the waters of the Persian Gulf.
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