UAE claims to intercept 12 Iranian-linked ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, 4 UAVs; Iran warns UAE over alignment with Israel

Iran Herald · May 5, 2026 War

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 5 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said its air defence systems intercepted a large-scale missile and drone attack launched from Iran on Monday as regional tensions surged alongside sharp warnings from the Iranian military accusing the UAE of aligning with Israel and the United States.