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United Arab Emirates

UAE intercepts Iranian drones amid renewed regional tensions

The United Arab Emirates’ air defences intercepted two drones coming from Iran on Sunday, according to the country’s Defence Ministry, marking the latest incident in renewed attacks targeting the Gulf state.

10 May 2026-17:00
US sanctions target entities and individuals over alleged Iran support amid ongoing tensions

The US is imposing sanctions on companies and individuals across the Middle East and China for allegedly helping Iran in its war efforts, the State Department said.

10 May 2026-10:08
Russia, UAE discuss Strait of Hormuz crisis

Top diplomats from Russia and the United Arab Emirates held a phone conversation to discuss regional developments, including the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israel war on Iran, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry.

09 May 2026-10:58
Chinese tanker attacked amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

China has confirmed that one of its tankers was attacked as tensions continue to rise around the Strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates said it responded to missiles and drones launched from Iran.

08 May 2026-15:53
UAE intercepts two missiles, three drones launched from Iran

The United Arab Emirates’ Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted two ballistic missiles and three UAV’s launched from Iran.

08 May 2026-15:34
Is the Arab world entering war?

A tense confrontation is developing between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the situation already playing out on the ground, although it remains largely positional in nature. Tehran has consistently denied launching missiles or drones in response to reported attacks on the UAE. However, according to reports, the origin of the strikes has been documented by UAE authorities.

08 May 2026-12:13
Abu Dhabi, Dubai airports suspend flights amid security concerns, Iranian media say

Flights have reportedly been suspended at Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports, with airspace over the two major United Arab Emirates cities temporarily cleared, according to Iranian media reports.

08 May 2026-10:32
UAE air defense systems respond to missile, drone threats

The United Arab Emirates said on Friday that its air defense systems were responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, amid rising tensions in the region.

08 May 2026-07:19
First Chinese product tanker hit attacked near Strait of Hormuz

A Chinese-owned refined products tanker was reportedly attacked near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week.

07 May 2026-14:00
UAE, Qatar focus on AI, cybersecurity in new agreements

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have signed a series of agreements and memorandums of understanding covering key sectors, including the economy and development, according to a joint statement.

07 May 2026-11:22