{"id":2598580,"date":"2026-05-04T14:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ceasefire-threatened-as-iran-launches-waves-of-missiles-and-drones-at-uae\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T14:44:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:44:29","slug":"ceasefire-threatened-as-iran-launches-waves-of-missiles-and-drones-at-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ceasefire-threatened-as-iran-launches-waves-of-missiles-and-drones-at-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceasefire threatened as Iran launches waves of missiles and drones at UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fceasefire-threatened-as-iran-launches-waves-of-missiles-and-drones-at-uae%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2598580&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The United Arab Emirates says it has faced several waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks, including one that hit and set fire to the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone-an significant oil port on the gulf of Oman.UAE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-explosions-heard-as-air-raid-sirens-sound-off-in-israel-near-nuclear-reactor\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Explosions Heard As Air Raid Sirens Sound Off In Israel Near Nuclear Reactor\">air defenses<\/a> report intercepting and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >engaging multiple ballistic missiles<\/a>, cruise missiles, and drones, with sirens warning residents to shelter.<\/p>\n<p>Emirati authorities confirm at least one prosperous drone attack and say three Indian nationals were injured and taken to hospital while responders work to contain the blaze. Qatar\u2019s foreign ministry also claims an Emirati tanker operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company was struck by two drones while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>The attacks come <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-embassy-tells-americans-in-this-country-to-leave-as-soon-as-possible\/\" title=\"US Embassy advises immediate departure for Americans in this nation.\">amid deteriorating security<\/a> in the region and after a recent ceasefire involving the U.S., with the Islamic Republic reportedly firing at the UAE for the first time since the ceasefire agreement. In response, U.S. Central Command says it has defeated multiple threats during operations related to \u201cProject Freedom,\u201d and the U.S. acknowledges sinking six Iranian vessels that tried to obstruct those operations. US officials declined to comment on whether the ceasefire is fully over.<\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump reacted by saying a \u201cSouth Korean Cargo Ship\u201d was damaged and called for South Korea to join the mission, also claiming the U.S. had shot down seven small boats.Iranian state media (IRNA) disputes the U.S.account, asserting that none of its small boats were sunk, and Trump warned that any continued Iranian attacks would lead to overwhelming retaliation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/uae\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1666\">United Arab Emirates<\/a> is reporting multiple waves of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iranian<\/a> missile and drone attacks, with at least one making impact and igniting an oil hub.<\/p>\n<p>Sirens sounded throughout the country on Monday as pedestrians were urged to take shelter due to \u201cpotential missile threats.\u201d The Ministry of Defense <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/modgovae\/status\/2051325327570575654\">initially reported<\/a> four Iranian missiles were intercepted or had fallen into the sea, but subsequent waves are continuing to engage the nation\u2019s defense systems.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4553949\/multiple-dead-driver-drives-through-crowd-leipzig-germany\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Two dead after driver runs over crowds in Leipzig, Germany<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4553378\/iran-new-executions-after-trump-praise-halting-protester-killings\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Iran carries out new executions after Trump praise for halting protester killings<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4553264\/russia-tightens-security-putin-fear-assassination-attempts\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Russia tightens security around Putin over fear of assassination attempts: Report<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>\u201cThe UAE\u2019s air defenses are currently engaging with missile and drone attacks originating from Iran, and the Ministry of Defense confirms that the sounds heard in various parts of the country are the result of the UAE air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/modgovae\/status\/2051337242590011751\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/modgovae\/status\/2051337242590011751\">the Ministry of Defense said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Emirati authorities have <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FjMediaoffice\/status\/2051329517210443846\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FjMediaoffice\/status\/2051329517210443846\">confirmed at least one<\/a> successful drone attack that ignited a fire at the Fujairah Oil \u200bIndustry Zone. Fujairah is the UAE\u2019s major oil port in the Gulf of Oman and can be reached without transiting the currently blockaded Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>The Fujairah Media Office confirmed that three Indian nationals were injured in the attack and have been transferred to a hospital for treatment. Emergency responders are currently working to contain the blaze.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MofaQatar_EN\/status\/2051318329738985813\">issued a statement<\/a> on Monday confirming that an \u201cEmirati tanker operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company\u201d was \u201cstruck by two drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4553840\/us-sinks-six-iranian-small-boats-conflict-heats-up\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4553840\/us-sinks-six-iranian-small-boats-conflict-heats-up\/\"><strong>US SINKS SIX IRANIAN SMALL BOATS AS CONFLICT HEATS UP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fire and plumes of smoke rise from an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Altaf Qadri)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It is the first time that the Islamic Republic has fired on the UAE since it struck a ceasefire deal with the U.S. on Apr. 8.<\/p>\n<p>It comes on the same day that the United States confirmed being attacked by Iranian vessels while conducting <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/4553042\/trump-says-project-freedom-help-innocent-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz\/\">operations for Project Freedom<\/a> \u2014 President Donald Trump\u2019s campaign to reopen transit through the strait. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe IRGC has launched multiple cruise missiles, drones, small boats at ships we are protecting. We have defeated each and every one of those threats through the clinical application of defensive munitions,\u201d Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, told reporters on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. has acknowledged <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4553840\/us-sinks-six-iranian-small-boats-conflict-heats-up\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4553840\/us-sinks-six-iranian-small-boats-conflict-heats-up\/\">sinking six Iranian vessels<\/a> that attempted to obstruct the operations after being \u201cstrongly advised to remain clear of U.S. military assets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pressed on whether the hostilities in the strait amount to a break from the fragile ceasefire implemented last month, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4553840\/us-sinks-six-iranian-small-boats-conflict-heats-up\/\">Cooper said<\/a> he \u201cwouldn\u2019t go into details of whether the ceasefire is over or not.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cooper also praised the UAE\u2019s \u201cexceptional capability\u201d throughout the conflict, adding that they\u2019re \u201cwell-positioned to defend themselves, and along the way, these last couple months, have been great teammates.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4553438\/pakistan-facilitated-transfer-iranian-crew-vessel-seized\/\">PAKISTAN FACILITATED TRANSFER OF IRANIAN CREW FROM VESSEL SEIZED BY US FORCES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The collapsing peace in the region has roiled Trump, who said in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116517438678419639\">Truth Social post<\/a> on Monday following the various attacks that it was a \u201cSouth Korean Cargo Ship\u201d that had been damaged by Iranian attacks. He added that South Korea should \u201ccome and join the mission.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The president said the military has \u201cshot down seven small boats,\u201d which he claimed is \u201call they have left.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>IRNA, a state-sponsored Iranian news agency, has disputed the U.S. characterization of events and claims none of its small boats have been sunk.<\/p>\n<p>Trump separately told Fox News that if Iran continues to attack U.S. vessels in the strait they would be \u201cbe blown off the face of the earth.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UAE reports multiple Iranian missile\/drone waves, oil hub hit; sirens urge shelter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3468,"featured_media":2598581,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AP26073429527349.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[13427,3823,32726,79080,14872],"class_list":["post-2598580","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-ceasefire","tag-iran","tag-middle-east","tag-missiles-and-drones","tag-uae"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AP26073429527349.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2598580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3468"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2598580"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2598580\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2598584,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2598580\/revisions\/2598584"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2598581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2598580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2598580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2598580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}