US EditionUAE Says It Intercepted Iranian Missiles, Drones Amid Gulf Tensions
Officials said air defenses intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles and 4 drones, and three people suffered moderate injuries.
- On Monday, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 drones launched from Iran, stating its forces responded to all incoming threats.
- President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday against targeting U.S. naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening Iran would be "blown off the face of the Earth" if it attacked vessels involved in "Project Freedom."
- Three Indian nationals sustained moderate injuries in attacks near Fujairah, where a drone strike ignited a fire at an oil facility confirmed by the Indian Embassy to local authorities.
- The UAE Ministry of Defence reported 227 total injuries and 10 civilian fatalities since the conflict began, affirming it will "firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country."
- Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported officials denied intent to strike oil facilities, claiming the incident stemmed from U.S. "illegal passage" efforts through the Strait of Hormuz and calling for Washington to be held accountable.
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UAE claims to intercept 12 Iranian-linked ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, 4 UAVs; Iran warns UAE over alignment with Israel
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said its air defence systems intercepted a large-scale missile and drone attack launched from Iran on Monday as regional tensions surged alongside sharp warnings from the Iranian military accusing the UAE of aligning with Israel and the United States.
UAE reports intercepting Iranian missiles and drones
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported that its air defences are shooting down both missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said its air defences are engaging with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran https://t.co/iEDsZNtdhL pic.twitter.com/JenWFT9KrZ — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 4, 2026 One Iranian drone caused a fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone. The UAE deployed de…
UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles, drones amid Gulf tensions
Air defenses in the United Arab Emirates engaged multiple aerial threats Monday, intercepting missiles and drones launched from Iran, officials said. The UAE Ministry of Defence said its systems actively engaged ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones across the country. Officials added that sounds heard nationwide came from interception activity, not impacts. “Air defenses are currently dealing with missile attacks and incoming drones,”…
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