US-Israel-Iran War Live News: A new dispute has emerged between Iran and the United Arab Emirates after Abu Dhabi said its air-defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the country. Tehran has rejected the accusation, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Bahaei calling it “baseless” and warning that such claims could further damage trust between countries in the region.
The exchange comes as tensions remain high across the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, where recent attacks on commercial vessels and disagreements between Iran and the United States have disrupted maritime security. The UAE has also accused Iran of targeting ADNOC-linked vessels in the strategic waterway, allegations that have added to concerns over regional escalation.
The latest missile dispute also coincided with a phone call between US President Donald Trump and UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and developments in the Middle East.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Iran Calls UAE Missile Attack Claim ‘Baseless”
Iran has strongly rejected the UAE’s claim that Tehran launched two ballistic missiles toward the Gulf country.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran “completely rejected” the allegation and criticised what he described as accusations that could undermine regional efforts to reduce tensions.
“Accusing the Islamic Republic of Iran contradicts the principle of good neighborliness and hinders efforts to build trust among the countries of the region,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on its official Telegram channel.
Baghaei also urged countries in the region to avoid claims that Tehran considers unsupported.
“We call on all regional parties to avoid baseless accusations against Iran,” the ministry said.
Iran’s response comes as the region faces a broader security crisis involving the US, Iran, Israel and Gulf states.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: What Did the UAE Say About the Two Missiles?
The UAE Defence Ministry said its air-defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the country on Tuesday.
According to the ministry, both missiles ultimately fell into the sea. The first landed outside UAE territorial waters, while the second fell inside them.
“The UAE ministry of defence announced that the UAE’s air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the country. The first fell outside the country’s territorial waters, while the second fell within its territorial waters,” MOD UAE wrote in a post on X.
The UAE later said the missiles appeared to target maritime navigation and maintained that its forces remained prepared to respond to threats to the country’s security and regional shipping.
Iran, however, has denied responsibility for the launches.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Why is Iran Rejecting the UAE’s Accusation?
Baghaei argued that accusations against Iran risk worsening insecurity at a time when regional countries should focus on rebuilding trust.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry also pointed to what it called continued “malicious actions” by the United States and Israel and referred to Tehran’s concerns about alleged false-flag operations in the region.
Iran has increasingly accused Washington and its allies of using military pressure to strengthen their position in the Middle East.
The latest denial therefore comes against the backdrop of a much larger confrontation involving Iran, the US and several Gulf states.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Trump Speaks to UAE President Amid Rising Tensions
US President Donald Trump spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday as tensions continued to rise.
The UAE’s state media reported that the two leaders discussed cooperation and ways to strengthen relations between Washington and Abu Dhabi. They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the Middle East and efforts to address the growing regional crisis.
The call came shortly after the UAE reported the two missiles and amid continuing concerns over attacks involving commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The conversation could further highlight the UAE’s role as an important US partner in the Gulf as the confrontation with Iran continues.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: UAE Has Previously Accused Iran of Attacking ADNOC Vessels
The missile allegation is not the first recent accusation by the UAE against Iran.
Abu Dhabi has blamed Iran for several attacks involving vessels connected to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier in August, the UAE said two ADNOC vessels were attacked while passing through the strategic waterway. No injuries were reported in those incidents, while ADNOC confirmed that the situation had been brought under control.
Another ADNOC-linked vessel was targeted earlier in the month. The repeated incidents have raised concerns over the safety of commercial shipping through Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Why is the Strait of Hormuz Important?
The Strait of Hormuz has become a central flashpoint in the wider Iran-US confrontation.
The narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and serves as a major route for international oil and gas shipments. Any disruption can affect tanker traffic, energy supplies and global oil prices.
Shipping activity through Hormuz has already fallen below its normal August average as tensions between Iran and the United States continue.
The UAE’s recent accusations against Iran have added another layer of uncertainty for vessels operating through the waterway.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Iran and UAE Face Growing Regional Tensions
The latest missile dispute comes as relations between Tehran and Abu Dhabi face increasing pressure.
The UAE has condemned attacks on its vessels and has repeatedly raised concerns over maritime security. Iran, meanwhile, has rejected accusations that it is deliberately targeting neighbouring countries and has warned regional governments against supporting what Tehran considers US pressure.
The two countries now find themselves on opposite sides of a rapidly changing regional security environment.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: What Happens Next After Iran’s Denial?
The immediate focus will be on whether the UAE provides additional information about the missiles and whether Iran offers further details supporting its denial.
For now, the two sides have presented sharply different accounts. The UAE says its air-defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, while Tehran has called the accusation “baseless.”
With tensions already high around the Strait of Hormuz and recent attacks on commercial shipping, the latest dispute could add further pressure to an already fragile regional security situation.
