Iran rejects UAE missile launch claim, calls accusations 'baseless'

Iran has vehemently denied the United Arab Emirates' accusation that Tehran launched a missile toward the Gulf nation. Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, dismissed the claims as "baseless" and contrary to the principle of good neighborliness.

Baghaei expressed regret over the UAE's allegations, stating they disrupt ongoing efforts to build trust and prevent insecurity in the region. He urged regional countries to refrain from making unfounded accusations, pointing to existing complexities caused by actions from the United States and Israel that Iran views as detrimental to regional peace and security.

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This behaviour is contrary to the principle of good neighbourliness and disrupts ongoing efforts to strengthen trust between regional countries and prevent the escalation of insecurity in the region.

The Iranian statement followed an announcement by the UAE Ministry of Defence that its air defense systems had detected and intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Iran. The ministry reported that both missiles fell into the sea, one outside and one within the UAE's territorial waters. The UAE armed forces stated they remained on high alert to protect the country's security and sovereignty.

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The first fell outside the country's territorial waters, while the second fell within its territorial waters.