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.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — 2 min read

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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Iran’s armed forces have not ... Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said. The UAE defense ministry’s report is categorically denied and has no validity, he added.
May 5 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' defence ministry said on Tuesday that its air defences were dealing with missile and drone attacks from Iran, although Iran’s joint military command said its armed forces had not carried out any missile or drone operations against the UAE in recent days.
- Iran denies attack claims on UAE; Israel 'prepared to respond with force' amid rising tensionswionews.com
The report of that country's Ministry of Defence is categorically denied and completely unfounded, it added, while warning that any attacks originating from Emirati soil would trigger a firm response.
- Iran denies carrying out attacks against the UAE in recent days | The Times of Israeltimesofisrael.com
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command says it has not carried out attacks against the United Arab Emirates in recent days, yet warned of a crushing response if any action is carried out by the Gulf country against Iran.
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