UAE reports three injured following Friday morning Iranian attack

WorldPolitics
8 May 2026 • 10:49 PM MYT
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Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have said three people were injured in an Iranian attack on Friday morning.

The Ministry of Defence said two ballistic missiles and three drones were intercepted that had been launched from Iran.

The total number injured in the UAE since the outbreak of the war with Iran in early February has thus risen to 230. According to official figures, the death toll linked to the attacks stands at 13.

The Ministry of Defence stated that the armed forces remain fully operational and ready to respond to threats. It said it would take decisive action against any threats that could undermine the country's security and stability.

Iran resumed its attacks on the Gulf state on Monday and Tuesday for the first time since a ceasefire began around four weeks ago.

The Iranian armed forces described their attacks as a response to a US initiative to open the blocked Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump then suspended the initiative again on Tuesday.

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