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UAE Accuses Iran of Firing Ballistic Missiles

The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at the country, with projectiles reportedly landing in waters and not hitting land. This accusation comes as the conflict in the region continues to escalate.

18 Aug, 16:46 — 18 Aug, 23:40
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bloombergHigh5h ago

UAE Says Iran Fired Two Missiles at Country as War Drags On

The United Arab Emirates said that two ballistic missiles were fired toward the country from Iran, the Islamic Republic’s first known attack on the Gulf nation since May as the wider Middle East war continues unabated.

By Sherif Tarek

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FTVery High2h ago

UAE suspends trade with Iran after saying it fired missiles at Gulf state

Defence ministry says weapons were targeting maritime traffic but fell into the sea

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

UAE says Iran fired 2 missiles at country, as war drags on

The United Arab Emirates said that two ballistic missiles were fired towards the country from Iran, the Islamic Republic’s first known attack on the Gulf nation since May as the wider Middle East war continues unabated. Both missiles fell into the sea, with one of them dropping within the UAE’s territorial waters and the other outside, the country’s defence ministry said Tuesday. Assessments indicated the projectiles were meant to target maritime traffic, the ministry added later. All trade,...

By Bloomberg

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual7h ago

'Ready to deal with any threats': UAE vows response after Iran fires two missiles

By VIVEK DUBEY

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual7h ago

UAE says 2 ballistic missiles from Iran detected after Dubai gets phone warnings: ‘On high alert'

The UAE ministry of defence confirms that it is on high alert and fully prepared to deal with any threats,

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping

The United Arab Emirates said its air defences detected “two ballistic missiles launched from Iran,” both of which fell into the sea.

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