UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping

The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at shipping in the Gulf, marking the first time in months the defense ministry has warned of a missile threat to its territory.

UAE air defenses detected the missiles launched from Iran. The ministry stated the first missile fell outside the country's territorial waters, while the second landed within them. Later assessments confirmed both missiles were targeting maritime navigation and fell into the sea.

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UAE air defences detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the country, with the first falling outside the country's territorial waters, while the second fell within the territorial waters

Iran has not yet commented on the report. However, the country has previously warned that the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for vessels leaving UAE ports, would remain closed until a peace agreement is reached with the United States.

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Assessments carried out showed that the two ballistic missiles detected coming from Iran were targeting maritime navigation and fell into the sea.

The accusation followed a brief phone alert to UAE residents warning of a "potential missile threat" and advising them to seek safe places. This alert was lifted shortly afterward. It was the first such alert since a false alarm in June and another in July for an attack that did not enter UAE territory.

Tankers belonging to the state-owned oil company ADNOC have been repeatedly targeted in recent weeks. The UAE reported no attacks after a memorandum of understanding between the two parties came into effect in June, unlike other Gulf states.

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Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, immediately seek a safe place in the closest secure building