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Middle EastPublished: 19 August 2026 at 00:03

Iran fires two ballistic missiles toward UAE, one lands in territorial waters

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that Iran had launched two ballistic missiles toward its territory. One of the missiles fell into UAE territorial waters.

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Abu Dhabi confirmed on Tuesday that Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the territory of the United Arab Emirates.

According to the announcement, one of the missiles landed in the country's territorial waters. Details about the fate of the second missile, including whether it struck land, have not yet been made public.

UAE officials disclosed the incident, but further information regarding the circumstances of the attack, its motives, or any casualties and damage remains unavailable at this time.

The incident comes amid heightened tension in the Middle East, where relations between Iran and its neighboring countries have recently been strained. The development is being viewed as a serious step in terms of regional security, with reactions from the international community and other countries in the region expected to follow.

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