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65 resultsfor “Iran attacks UAE drones missiles”

Politics

Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies

Iran of launching drone and missile attacks despite the ceasefire. On Sunday, a drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the UAE

NPR Topics: NewsMay 19
Politics

Why the Iran conflict is becoming a problem for BRICS

drones and missiles since [February 28](/news/2026/4/28/when-will-strait-of-hormuz-be-safe-for-commercial-shipping-again). Al Marar, for his part, reiterated the UAE’s demand for condemnation of Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure and other facilities. ![Iran

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 15
Conflicts

Iran says US military killed five civilians in attacks on passenger boats

Iran [launched](/news/2026/5/4/uae-reports-missile-and-drone-strikes-incoming-from-iran) a drone attack on one of its oil tankers that attempted to transit the strait and said Iranian forces launched 15 ballistic missiles and four drones at its territory. UAE

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 5
Conflicts

What’s the significance of UAE’s Fujairah, hit on Monday?

UAE’s Ministry of Defence said its air defences had “engaged” 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran over the course of the day on Monday. Iran’s state television

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 5
Politics

Hormuz tensions push ceasefire to the brink as Trump threatens Iran

Iran renewed its attacks [on the UAE](/video/newsfeed/2026/3/18/how-dubai-and-uae-are-being-affected-by-iran-attacks-and-us-israeli-war) on Monday. The UAE Defence Ministry said the country’s forces engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 4
Politics

India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer

UAE accused Iran of targeting](/news/2026/5/4/uae-reports-missile-and-drone-strikes-incoming-from-iran) its eastern coast emirate of Fujairah with drones and missiles, setting an oil refinery on fire and injuring three Indian workers. Modi condemned the strikes in a post

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 15
Conflicts

Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says

attacking it in late February. In early April, the US and Iran announced a ceasefire under which Iran ended its drone and missile strikes on Gulf countries including the UAE

BBC NewsMay 6
Politics

Netanyahu secretly visited UAE during war with Iran

UAE's Ministry of Defence said that air defence systems had engaged two drones launched from Iran and that the country had engaged a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles

BBC NewsMay 13
Politics

US-Iran ceasefire holds despite Hormuz standoff: Pentagon chief Hegseth

Iran said it fired at US Navy ships; the US said it shot down seven small Iranian military boats; and [Tehran renewed](/news/2026/5/4/uae-reports-missile-and-drone-strikes-incoming-from-iran) its drone and missile launches against the United Arab Emirates. A South

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 5
Politics

Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s attempt to reopen to strait of Hormuz brought war closer again

attack, and missiles were fired at the UAE by Iran. The Iranians later apologised – but the volley highlights the challenge of convincing shipowners that it is safe to pass through the strait, especially with Iran

The Guardian WorldMay 6
Politics

US, Iran trade new attacks amid talks: Here’s what we know

UAE did not specifically blame Iran but said the drones ⁠had been launched from its “western border”. On the same day, Saudi Arabia also said it intercepted three drones fired from Iraqi airspace

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 1
Conflicts

What is the Ukrainian anti-drone system Sky Map being used in the Gulf?

missiles for defence. To counter the drone threat, Gulf states and their US partners have turned to Ukrainian-made anti-drone technology, battle-tested against Russian drone attacks. In late March, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 4
Politics

UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war

UAE has faced Iranian missile and drone fire even after the ceasefire was reached last month. It has been trying to signal to nervous investors that it remains open for business and safe. Last week

NPR Topics: NewsMay 14
Conflicts

U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

missiles and four drones fired by Iran. Authorities in the eastern emirate of Fujairah said one drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility, wounding three Indian nationals. The British military reported two cargo

NPR Topics: NewsMay 5
Conflicts

The U.S. awaits Iran's response as the UAE reports another missile barrage

UAE's Defense Ministry said three people were wounded after air defenses engaged two ballistic missiles and three drones launched by Iran. It was not clear if all were successfully intercepted. Authorities told people

NPR Topics: NewsMay 8
Conflicts

Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions

UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority said air defence systems were responding to a missile and drone threat, and urged residents to remain in safe locations and follow official updates

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 8
Business

How the UAE’s decision to leave Opec could recast the Middle East

attacks. Ever since the conflict with Iran started, the UAE, the Gulf state politically closest to Israel and most hostile to Tehran, has been privately pushing [Saudi Arabia](https://www.theguardian.com/world/saudiarabia) and Qatar to launch

The Guardian WorldApr 28
World

The UAE is attacked as U.S. says it helped 2 ships through the Strait of Hormuz

UAE is attacked as U.S. says it helped 2 ships through the Strait of Hormuz ![A patrol boat moves through the water as cargo ships sit at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar

NPR Topics: NewsMay 4
Politics

Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit key waterway

attacked and sank, authorities said on Thursday, in renewed escalation on shipping near the strait. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that “unauthorised personnel” had taken over a vessel that had been anchored

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 14
Conflicts

Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain hit: Is the war in the Gulf escalating again?

Iran have increased their exchange of attacks in recent weeks. Late on Sunday, CENTCOM said it conducted “self-defense strikes” on Iranian radar and drone sites in the city of Goruk and on Qeshm Island

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 3
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