Iran has denied the United Arab Emirates’ allegation that it launched two ballistic missiles towards.
The Gulf state’s territorial waters, describing the claim as “baseless” and warning regional countries against making unsubstantiated accusations.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran “completely rejected” the UAE’s allegation, arguing that such claims violated the principle of good neighbourliness and could damage efforts to restore trust and stability in the region.
“We call on all regional parties to avoid baseless accusations against Iran,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement shared on its official Telegram channel. Baghaei said allegations against Iran could undermine attempts by regional countries to improve relations and strengthen security cooperation.
UAE Says Missiles Targeted Shipping
The UAE had earlier said its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the Gulf state. The UAE Ministry of Defence said one missile fell outside its territorial waters, while the other landed within them. A subsequent assessment concluded that the missiles were targeting maritime navigation and ultimately fell into the sea.
The allegation comes amid heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has warned that the strategic waterway will remain closed until a peace agreement is reached with the United States.
UAE Halts Trade With Iran
Following the escalation, the UAE announced that it was suspending trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice. UAE Foreign Ministry communications director Afra Al Hameli said the decision followed developments that were threatening regional and international peace and security.
She added that the UAE remained committed to dialogue, cooperation and regional integration to promote peace and stability.
The UAE was among the countries that faced the heaviest Iranian missile and drone attacks during the early phase of the conflict. However, Abu Dhabi reported no further strikes after Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding in June aimed at bringing the fighting to an end.
Iran’s latest denial comes as tensions remain high across the Gulf, with the dispute over maritime navigation and the Strait of Hormuz adding to the broader confrontation between Tehran and Washington.
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