The UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles after a suspected drone assault, with no remark from Iran.
Printed On 5 Could 2026
The United Arab Emirates has said its air defences intercepted ballistic and cruise missiles fired from Iran, whereas a fireplace was reported at an oil facility in Fujairah after a suspected drone assault. Tehran has not formally commented.
Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, together with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union, have condemned the suspected Iranian strike on the UAE.
The incident comes as tensions rise, with United States President Donald Trump warning Iran can be “blown off the face of the earth” if US Navy ships are focused within the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had claimed a US naval frigate was hit – a declare denied by the US army.
Here’s what we all know:
In Iran
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied that any industrial ships had transited the Strait of Hormuz, after the US army stated two US-flagged service provider vessels had handed via the very important waterway below escort.
- US forces reportedly sank six small Iranian boats that have been allegedly making an attempt to disrupt industrial transport. This occurred throughout “Challenge Freedom”, a US operation designed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has denied these claims.
- State media reported that the Iranian quick boats the US army claimed to have focused on Monday weren’t IRGC-affiliated however civilian vessels carrying items and passengers, and that 5 harmless individuals have been killed.
- State media reported {that a} hearth broke out on a number of industrial ships in a dock in Iran’s southern port of Dayyer.
- First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref asserted that managing the Strait of Hormuz stays a “official proper” of Iran.
- International Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasised that the escalating state of affairs makes it “clear that there’s no army answer to a political disaster”.
- Former US Assistant Secretary of State Mark Kimmitt stated Washington and Tehran stay “a good distance aside”, however restricted progress could also be potential if each side slender their calls for.
Within the Gulf
- UAE hit: The United Arab Emirates stated it was focused by Iranian strikes, together with one on its very important Fujairah power hub that wounded three Indians.
- Two injured in Oman: Two individuals have been injured in Oman, on its coast alongside the Strait of Hormuz, when a residential constructing was focused, state media reported.
- US destroyers in Hormuz: The destroyers entered the Gulf as a part of a mission to escort ships via the Strait of Hormuz, the US army stated.
- International condemnation: The alleged Iranian assaults on the UAE have triggered widespread worldwide condemnation from Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the GCC and the EU.
Struggle diplomacy
- Canada stands with UAE: Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Ottawa stands in solidarity with the UAE after reported Iranian missile and drone assaults, praising efforts to guard civilians and reiterating a name for de-escalation and diplomacy.
- UK condemns assaults on UAE: Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the “escalation should stop” after strikes on the UAE, blamed on Iran, including the UK would proceed to assist its Gulf companions.
- Saudi Arabia condemns assaults: Riyadh denounced the missile and drone strikes on civilian and financial websites within the UAE, in addition to a vessel linked to an Emirati firm, urging restraint.
Within the US
- Trump issued a warning, saying Iran can be “blown off the face of the earth” if it focused US vessels within the strait, and cautioned that Iran “higher hope” the present ceasefire holds.
In Israel
- An Israeli army official stated the military remained on excessive alert and was monitoring the state of affairs after the US destroyed Iranian boats and shot down missiles.
In Lebanon
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated a safety deal and an finish to Israeli assaults have been wanted earlier than any assembly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sought by Washington.
- Hezbollah stated its forces clashed with Israeli troopers in southern Lebanon close to the border, the place troops are nonetheless working, regardless of a ceasefire since April 17.
International markets
- Oil costs soared amid the renewed battle, with the Brent crude contract for July supply leaping greater than 5 p.c quickly after the assaults on the UAE.
