UAE says air defences engaged two ballistic missiles and three drones from Iran; three wounded
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The UAE Defence Ministry said its air defences engaged two ballistic missiles and three drones launched by Iran, that it was unclear whether all were intercepted, and that three people were wounded, AP reported. The national emergency authority told residents to stay in safe locations. It followed the US-Iran exchange of fire in Hormuz the night before.
- When
- 8 May 2026
- Where
- United Arab Emirates, the UAE
- What
- missile attack
- Acting party
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Against
- Government of the United Arab Emirates
- Attribution
- Attributed by independent sources. UAE Defence Ministry said the projectiles were launched from Iran.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Origin of the claim Associated Press
- Origin of the claim Al Jazeera
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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