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UAE Reports Intercepting Iranian Missiles and Drones, Drawing International Condemnations
The United Arab Emirates stated it intercepted 15 missiles and four drones launched from Iran, marking the first such incident since an April ceasefire. Iran denied involvement in the attacks, which targeted facilities and a tanker. Officials from several countries condemned the actions and expressed support for the UAE.
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The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting 15 missiles and four drones launched from Iran on May 4, 2026. Authorities in the UAE described the incidents as attacks on civilian and economic facilities, including a drone strike that caused a large fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone and injured three Indian nationals.
Officials also stated that an empty crude oil tanker belonging to a state oil firm was targeted while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This event represents the first targeting of the UAE since Iran and the United States agreed to a ceasefire on April 8, 2026.
The UAE warned that it reserves the right to respond to the attacks. Iran has denied the accusations, according to reports.
Affairs stated it condemned the targeting of civilian and economic facilities in the UAE, as well as a vessel belonging to an Emirati company. The ministry affirmed solidarity with the UAE in measures to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
It called on Iran to cease such attacks. Qatar stated it strongly condemns the attacks, viewing them as a violation of the UAE's sovereignty and a threat to regional security and stability. Qatar affirmed full solidarity with the UAE and support for measures to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the actions as a breach of freedom of navigation in international waterways, threatening regional security and global supply lines. The ministry called for an immediate end to aggression and supported the UAE in protecting its security and interests.
Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the strikes as a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and stability. It expressed support for any retaliatory measures by the UAE and called on the United Nations Security Council to take firm measures against the attacks.
