UAE air defences detect missile threat; residents told situation is safe
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- Euronewsseen 18 Aug, 21:03headline rewritten
UAE issues alert warning of 'potential missile threats'UAE says Iran targeted its territory with two missiles after first alert in months - Le Figaro (France)seen 18 Aug, 21:03headline rewritten
Les Émirats arabes unis appellent à un confinement face à des «menaces de missiles»Les Émirats arabes unis affirment que l’Iran a lancé deux missiles vers leur territoire - Anadolu Agency (AA)seen 19 Aug, 01:22description edited
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One of the missiles fell inside Emirati territorial waters, Defense Ministry saysMissiles were targeting maritime navigation, says UAE Defense Ministry
- Le Monde (France)seen 19 Aug, 01:22headline rewritten
Les Emirats arabes unis accusent l’Iran d’avoir tiré deux missiles vers leur territoire pour la première fois en aoûtLes Emirats arabes unis annoncent suspendre commerce et transactions financières avec l’Iran « à la lumière des escalades régionales » - France Info (France)seen 19 Aug, 01:22headline rewritten
Les Emirats arabes unis accusent l'Iran d'avoir tiré deux missiles vers leur territoireLes Emirats arabes unis accusent l'Iran d'avoir tiré deux missiles vers leur flotte et suspendent leurs relations économiques avec le pays - Bloomberg Politicsseen 19 Aug, 13:25headline rewritten
UAE Cuts Economic Ties With Iran After Missiles Target TerritoryUAE Adds to Pressure on Iran After Missiles Target Territory - NYT Worldseen 19 Aug, 17:31headline rewritten
U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With MissilesU.A.E. Announces Halt to Trade With Iran Amid Trump’s Push To Isolate Tehran - The Hillseen 20 Aug, 01:31description edited
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Tuesday it was cutting off trade with Iran after the country detected two missiles fired from Iran. In a post on the social platform X, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that Afra Al Hameli, the director of the Strategic Communications Department at ministry, said...The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Tuesday it is cutting off trade with Iran after accusing it of firing two missiles toward the UAE. Afra Al Hameli, director of the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Strategic Communications Department, stated that “in the light of regional escalations that undermine regional and international peace and security, all...
- South China Morning Postseen 21 Aug, 04:28headline rewritten
UAE says Iran fired 2 missiles at country, as war drags onUAE freezes all trade, financial dealings with Iran after missile attack - Le Monde Englishseen 21 Aug, 04:28description edited
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The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at shipping in the Gulf on Tuesday, marking the first time in months the defense ministry warned of a missile threat to its territory. Iran denied the claim.The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at shipping in the Gulf on Tuesday, marking the first time in months that its defense ministry has warned of a missile threat to its territory. Iran has denied the claim.
- ksat.comseen 21 Aug, 12:17headline rewritten
Iran and UAE ties sour, and other major developments in the Middle EastIsrael's military to investigate Gaza attacks, and other major developments in the Middle East - ksat.comseen 2 Sept, 06:57headline rewritten
United Arab Emirates says it has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial watersUnited Arab Emirates says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters - clickondetroit.comseen 2 Sept, 06:57headline rewritten
United Arab Emirates says it has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial watersUnited Arab Emirates says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters - ksat.comseen 2 Sept, 15:19headline rewritten
UAE intercepts incoming Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle EastUnited Arab Emirates intercepts an Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle East - clickondetroit.comseen 3 Sept, 17:24headline rewritten
UAE intercepts incoming Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle EastUnited Arab Emirates intercepts an Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle East
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Tue, 18 August 2026
23 reports- gulfnews.com15:10
The Ministry of Defence said it remains fully prepared to respond to any threat and safeguard the UAE’s sovereignty, security and stability
- Euronews15:28first to reportedited after publishing
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UAE issues alert warning of 'potential missile threats'Tuesday's alert was the first in months after a false alarm in June and a July alert for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. Before that, the last missile warning came in early May.
- Le Figaro (France)15:41edited after publishing
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Les Émirats arabes unis appellent à un confinement face à des «menaces de missiles»Les autorités avaient émis, plus tôt dans la journée, une alerte par téléphone pour appeler la population à rester chez elle.
- Index.hr (Croatia)15:48
UJEDINJENI Arapski Emirati izdali su kratkotrajno upozorenje stanovništvu zbog moguće raketne prijetnje. Ministarstvo obrane potvrdilo je detekciju projektila, no uzbuna je ubrzo povučena.
- Google News - Top Stories16:17
Dubai alert LIVE: Missile warning sent to UAE as Iran war sparks panic in Middle East Daily Express See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- gulfnews.com16:36
UAE detects two Iranian missiles, both falling into the sea, as air defences intercept threats and authorities reassure residents the situation is safe.
- Libération (France)16:39
Il s’agit de la première attaque depuis l’entrée en vigueur du protocole d’accord entre les Etats-Unis et l’Iran en juin.
- France Info (France)17:01edited after publishing
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Les Emirats arabes unis accusent l'Iran d'avoir tiré deux missiles vers leur territoireL'Iran a démenti ces accusations mardi. Selon les Emirats arabes unis, ces missiles balistiques sont tombés en mer. L'un à l'intérieur des eaux territoriales du pays, l'autre à l'extérieur.
- gulfnews.com17:02
UAE issues emergency alert after intercepting missiles from Iran. Learn what residents should do, where to seek shelter and how to follow official updates.
- Times of India17:11
- Le Monde (France)17:19edited after publishing
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Les Emirats arabes unis accusent l’Iran d’avoir tiré deux missiles vers leur territoire pour la première fois en aoûtLes autorités émiraties avaient, plus tôt mardi, accusé la République islamique d’avoir tiré deux missiles vers leur territoire.
- The Hill18:02
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Tuesday that its armed forces detected two missiles fired from Iran and that both fell into the water. The country’s air defense systems spotted Iranian ballistic missiles. One fell outside of the nation’s territorial waters, and the other fell well within its territorial waters, the UAE’s Defense Ministry said...
- Vecernji list (Croatia)18:17
Ranije u utorak Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova UAE-a poslalo je građanima upozorenje na mobilne telefone zbog prijetnje od projektila
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:31
'If sounds are heard, they are the result of interceptions,' ministry says in social-media post
- Bloomberg Politics19:03
The United Arab Emirates said that two ballistic missiles were fired toward the country from Iran, the Islamic Republic’s first known attack on the Gulf nation since May as the wider Middle East war continues unabated.
- Google News - Top Stories19:03
UAE Says Iran Fired Two Missiles at Country as War Drags On Yahoo Finance See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:11edited after publishing
Missiles were targeting maritime navigation, says UAE Defense Ministry
- Index.hr (Croatia)21:02
UJEDINJENI Arapski Emirati obustavili su svu trgovinu i financijske transakcije s Iranom nakon detekcije iranskih balističkih raketa, usred rastućih regionalnih napetosti i propalih mirovnih pregovora.
- Google News - Top Stories21:21
UAE says two missiles detected earlier were launched from Iran Reuters Iran war live: UAE detects two missiles launched from Iran Al Jazeera Imaaraadka oo joojiyay dhammaan ganacsigii iyo is-weydaarsigii maaliyadeed ee uu la lahaa Iran iyo Iran oo ka jawaabtay BBC World in Brief: Governments’ borrowing costs jump; Iran fires missiles at the UAE The Economist UAE says it detected 2 missiles fired from Iran; both fell into water The Hill
- Channel News Asia21:40
The United Arab Emirates said its air defences detected "two ballistic missiles launched from Iran", both of which fell into the sea.
- Le Monde English22:07edited after publishing
The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at shipping in the Gulf on Tuesday, marking the first time in months that its defense ministry has warned of a missile threat to its territory. Iran has denied the claim.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:39
Announcement comes after UAE Defense Ministry said it detected 2 Iranian ballistic missiles targeting country
- South China Morning Post23:40edited after publishing
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UAE says Iran fired 2 missiles at country, as war drags onThe United Arab Emirates has said it is suspending all trade and financial dealings with Iran after reporting an Iranian missile attack directed at its ships. The announcement comes after a period of relative calm in the UAE, with no Iranian missiles aimed at the country since May after it bore the brunt of attacks in the early weeks of the Middle East war. Abu Dhabi has, however, accused Tehran of repeatedly targeting its tankers at sea in recent weeks. “In light of regional escalations …...
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- arynews.tv19 Aug, 06:45their copy
Wed, 19 August 2026
28 reports- Times of India02:05
- Al Jazeera English03:34
Iran denies launching missiles at the UAE, suggesting the incident was a 'false flag operation'.
- Novinky (Czechia)04:01
Spojené arabské emiráty obvinily Írán, že na ně v úterý vypálil dvě balistické rakety. Jedna z nich zasáhla teritoriální vody země, druhá dopadla mimo ně. SAE kvůli tomu s Teheránem pozastavily veškeré obchodní a finanční vztahy. Írán tato obvinění později odmítl.
- N1 Info (Croatia)04:43
Ujedinjeni Arapski Emirati obustavili su do daljnjega svu trgovinu, razmjenu i financijske transakcije s Iranom, objavilo je tamošnje ministarstvo van
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- tportal (Croatia)19 Aug, 04:20their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)19 Aug, 04:23their copy
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)04:53
- Bloomberg Politics07:44edited after publishing
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UAE Cuts Economic Ties With Iran After Missiles Target TerritoryThe United Arab Emirates has cut all economic ties with Tehran after accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles at its territory, ramping up regional tensions.
- Bloomberg Politics08:28
The United Arab Emirates said it was cutting all economic ties with Tehran after accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles at its territory, ramping up regional tensions. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar reports from Dubai. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Google News - Top Stories10:41
Live updates: UAE halts trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles CNN U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles The New York Times United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire WRAL World in Brief: Governments’ borrowing costs jump; Iran fires missiles at the UAE The Economist UAE imposes indefinite trade embargo on Iran over alleged missile attacks Al Jazeera
- ksat.com10:51edited after publishing
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Iran and UAE ties sour, and other major developments in the Middle EastThe Israeli military plans a criminal investigation into the killings of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl and her family, as well as 15 paramedics in Gaza.
- ksat.com10:56
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade with Iran after it said it had come under renewed fire from the country.
- Google News - Top Stories11:24
U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles The New York Times Live updates: UAE halts trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles CNN UAE's financial embargo on Iran after missile threat puts rivalry back in spotlight Reuters UAE Says Iran Fired Two Missiles at Country as War Drags On Bloomberg.com World in Brief: Governments’ borrowing costs jump; Iran fires missiles at the UAE The Economist
- NYT World11:24edited after publishing
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U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With MissilesThe Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which Emirati officials deny.
- Bloomberg Politics11:42
The United Arab Emirates said it was cutting all economic ties with Tehran after accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles at its territory. (Source: Bloomberg)
- bordermail.com.au11:45
Iran has denied the United Arab Emirates' claim that it fired ballistic missiles into the Persian Gulf, strikes...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:12
Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash says reports of financial facilities for Tehran are part of ‘desperate media campaigns’
- freepressjournal.in12:31
The UAE has suspended trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice after its air defences detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran. The move marks a sharp deterioration in bilateral relations and raises concerns over shipping, energy infrastructure and oil flows through the strategically important Gulf
- Al Jazeera English12:37
The UAE announced the embargo, accusing Iran of launching missiles into its territory.
- Google News - Top Stories12:51
UAE trade embargo could shut Iran’s key economic escape route: Here’s why Al Jazeera UAE severs trade with Iran after reported missile strike CNBC Live updates: UAE halts trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles CNN Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists Fox News U.A.E. Announces Halt to Trade With Iran Amid Trump’s Push To Isolate Tehran The New York Times
- Al Jazeera English13:01
After reports that Iran targeted the UAE with two ballistic missiles, the Emirates has suspended trade with Tehran.
- Google News - Top Stories13:03
United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire AP News UAE severs trade with Iran after reported missile strike CNBC Live updates: UAE halts trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles cnn.com UAE trade embargo could shut Iran’s key economic escape route: Here’s why Al Jazeera UAE Says Iran Fired Two Missiles at Country as War Drags On Bloomberg.com
- Euronews13:51
Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude flow through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to less than a quarter of pre-war levels.
- Bloomberg Politics15:08
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to cut economic ties with Iran is likely to impose more pain on the Islamic Republic as it faces the loss of a vital trade link amid escalating tensions with the US.
- El País (Spain)15:15
Abu Dabi ha decidido suspender todas sus transacciones financieras y económicas con Teherán tras amenazar este con misiles
- vanguardngr.com17:58
Entertainment rganisers have announced the cancellation of a UAE concert by US singer Christina Aguilera and a festival featuring Shakira in Abu Dhabi, amid the ongoing Middle East war.
- Google News - Top Stories18:57
UAE's financial embargo on Iran after missile threat puts rivalry back in spotlight Reuters Trump’s Plan to Squeeze Iran’s Economy Will Live or Die in Dubai WSJ What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries The New York Times Live updates: UAE halts trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles CNN Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists Fox News
- The Hill20:38edited after publishing
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Tuesday it is cutting off trade with Iran after accusing it of firing two missiles toward the UAE. Afra Al Hameli, director of the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Strategic Communications Department, stated that “in the light of regional escalations that undermine regional and international peace and security, all...
- Google News - Top Stories22:00
Trump’s Plan to Squeeze Iran’s Economy Will Live or Die in Dubai WSJ United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire NBC News Live updates: UAE halts trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles CNN What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries The New York Times Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists Fox News
- NYT World22:41
The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.
Thu, 20 August 2026
5 reports- businesstimes.com.sg01:13
The country is the Islamic Republic’s biggest trading partner and a major financial hub for Iranians Read more at The Business Times.
- Japan Times01:26
The UAE said "escalations that undermine regional and international peace and security" had prompted its decision.
- gulfnews.com05:00
UAE flight updates today: live cancellations, delays and route changes for Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai amid regional security tensions.
- Novinky (Czechia)09:24
Spojené arabské emiráty ve středu zastavily veškerý obchod s Íránem kvůli vypálení dvou balistických střel. Pro Teherán je to tvrdá rána, protože asi 30 procent oficiálního dovozu do země přichází právě přes Emiráty. Nyní se tak ještě zhorší už tak kritický nedostatek zboží na íránském trhu. Obchod navíc probíhal za americké blokády.
- freerepublic.com15:15
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- Le Monde (France)03:00
Les Emirats ont suspendu leurs échanges commerciaux et financiers avec l’Iran, après l’avoir accusé d’avoir tiré deux missiles vers leur territoire. Cette crispation intervient sur fond de tensions autour du détroit d’Ormuz et de pression croissante des Etats-Unis sur la République islamique.
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- Le Monde English00:33
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended all trade and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing two missiles toward its territory. This escalation comes against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and mounting US pressure on the Islamic Republic.
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- gulfnews.com12:40
Flight cancellations continue as tanker is hit off Oman and US tightens pressure on Tehran
Mon, 31 August 2026
10 reports- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)06:05
- clickondetroit.com06:47edited after publishing
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United Arab Emirates says it has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial watersThe United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters.
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- ksat.com31 Aug, 06:47their copy
- jamaica-gleaner.com1 Sept, 05:07their copy
- Bloomberg Politics09:35
The United Arab Emirates called for a “more realistic approach” to end the six-month Iran war after fending off an Iranian drone attack.
- sana.sy09:44
Abu Dhabi, Aug 31 (SANA) The UAE Defense Ministry said Monday that its air defenses had dealt with a drone coming from Iran over the country's territorial
- Le Monde (France)10:37
Abou Dhabi a « fermement condamné » l’attaque iranienne ayant visé le pays, à la suite de nouvelles frappes américaines contre l’Iran, dénonçant « une violation flagrante de la souveraineté, de la sécurité et de la stabilité » des Emirats.
- ksat.com11:21edited after publishing
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UAE intercepts incoming Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle EastThe United Arab Emirates' Defense Ministry says that an Iranian drone has been intercepted over the UAE’s territorial waters.
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- clickondetroit.com31 Aug, 11:21their copy
- Al Jazeera English11:25
The UAE says it intercepted a drone coming from Iran and rejected 'false' reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase.
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- aljazeera.com31 Aug, 11:25their copy
- ktul.com11:40
Jordan’s armed forces said it intercepted eight missiles that entered the country’s airspace early Monday.
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- wjla.com31 Aug, 11:40their copy
- wcyb.com31 Aug, 11:40their copy
- nbc16.com31 Aug, 11:40their copy
- sana.sy12:13
Riyadh/Amman, Aug 31(SANA) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Jordan on Monday strongly condemned an Iranian drone attack on the United Arab Emirates,
- PBS NewsHour14:51
The incident comes after U.S. forces on Sunday struck Iranian rocket launchers on an Iranian island, breaking a lull in fighting in the six-month war.
Wed, 2 September 2026
2 reports- thepeterboroughexaminer.com09:15
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian drone attack sparked a blaze in Kuwait City and Bahrain intercepted incoming drones, as Tehran fired on U.S. allies in the Gulf
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:25
Doha says attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait undermine diplomatic efforts to restore regional security, stability