The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence denied reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase after the Iranian military claimed it launched dozens of drones at US military assets there on Monday. The ministry called the reports false and urged the public to rely only on official sources. The UAE air force confirmed it intercepted a single drone entering territorial waters from Iran. Here are the key details: UAE denies Al Menhad airbase attack. UAE air force intercepts one drone over territorial waters. Iran claims attacks in response to US strikes on Larak Island.
The incident follows a rise in hostilities between the US and Iran, marking their first direct exchange of fire since July. A US official said that on Sunday, American forces hit two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, about 660 kilometers east of Kharg Island. Iranian state media said Iran retaliated by targeting two bases used by US forces in Jordan and the Al Menhad airbase in the UAE.
Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the strikes in Jordan targeted US bases involved in the Larak operation. The Iranian army said its drone attack on the UAE facility targeted locations with US forces and helicopters to retaliate for casualties at Larak. These events continue a conflict lasting over six months. Since the US and Israel started military operations against Iran in late February, Iran has launched attacks across Gulf nations. US President Donald Trump announced on August 1 that he would pause new military strikes after mediation by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, but this recent exchange shows fading hopes for a diplomatic resolution.
