INTERNATIONAL — May 6, 2026

Iran Denies Reports of Military Strikes on UAE, Issues Warning Over Foreign Military Presence

Iran’s military command has denied allegations of recent missile and aerial strikes against the UAE, calling the reports baseless. Officials also warned that Tehran would retaliate severely if Emirati territory is used as a base for US or Israeli operations against Iranian interests.

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Iran Denies Reports of Military Strikes on UAE, Issues Warning Over Foreign Military Presence
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Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has formally denied recent allegations that it conducted missile or aerial strikes against the United Arab Emirates. The statement was issued in direct response to earlier claims by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which alleged that Iranian forces had launched attacks on Emirati territory.

Ibrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for the Iranian military command, dismissed the reports as entirely baseless. He emphasized that no such operations have taken place in recent days and characterized the circulating allegations as unfounded.

Alongside the denial, Iranian officials issued a clear warning regarding the UAE’s regional security posture. Zolfaghari stated that Tehran would respond severely if Emirati territory is utilized as a base for the United States or Israel. He specifically cautioned against any military or logistical activities that could threaten Iranian islands, ports, or coastal installations, noting that such developments would prompt a decisive retaliation.

The public statements reflect heightened diplomatic and security tensions in the region. While the UAE foreign ministry initially raised concerns over alleged Iranian strikes, Tehran’s military leadership has firmly rejected those claims while simultaneously outlining conditions that would trigger a military response. Regional observers note that both sides continue to monitor developments closely as security dynamics in the Persian Gulf remain under intense scrutiny.

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