The United Arab Emirates has come under Iranian fire again as missiles and drones were detected on Tuesday morning, the country’s ministry of defense said.
“Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat,” the ministry said as it warned civilians to take shelter.
A warning from the UAE that its air defense systems were responding to a missile threat.
The UAE reported a drone strike on an oil port on Monday, May 4, 2026. Storyful
Smoke billows from the Fujairah oil industry zone on Monday, May 4, 2026. Social Media via REUTERS
Tuesday’s attack marks the second day of Iran’s renewed attacks on the US-Israel ally, with its drones setting fire to tankers and the UAE’s largest oil storage facility on Monday.
