Iran's Warning to UAE After Denying Attack Launch

Iran has denied launching an attack on the territory of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Iran has warned the UAE against cooperating with enemies. Quoted from AFP on Tuesday (5/5), Iranian authorities denied accusations of carrying out an attack on the United Arab Emirates (UAE). An unnamed Iranian military official affirmed that Tehran ‘has no pre-planned programme’ to attack the UAE. “The Islamic Republic has no pre-planned programme to attack the mentioned oil facilities,” the Iranian military official stressed when speaking to state television. He instead said that the US should be held responsible for creating pathways for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz illegally. “US officials must end their bad behaviour of using violence in the diplomatic process and stop military adventures in this sensitive oil region, which affects the economies of all countries in the world,” he stated. Consecutive Missile Attacks from Iran Over Two Days The UAE Ministry of Defence, as reported by AFP and Al Arabiya on Wednesday (6/5/2026), said its air defence systems were actively engaged with UAV missile threats (unmanned aerial vehicles or drones). UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ), on Tuesday (5/5), praised the country’s Armed Forces for their response to the latest Iranian attacks. MBZ described the UAE as “capable, through its military efficiency and societal cohesion, of repelling any aggression and facing any threat.” In a previous report, UAE air defences intercepted 15 missiles, consisting of 12 ballistic missiles and three cruise missiles, as well as four drones launched from Iranian territory. Those attacks resulted in three people sustaining moderate injuries. The UAE affirmed that it has the “full and legitimate right” to respond to the latest Iranian attacks. Iran’s Warning to the UAE The Iranian government warned the UAE not to cooperate with “hostile parties.” Tehran cautioned about the potential consequences for regional peace and stability from such actions. In its statement, as reported by Anadolu Agency and Al-Mayadeen English on Wednesday (6/5/2026), the Iranian Foreign Ministry accused the UAE of allowing the presence of US and Israeli military forces on its territory, which Tehran claims threatens Iran’s national security and regional stability. The Iranian Foreign Ministry, in its statement, issued strong condemnation of the UAE, which was accused of engaging in “subversive actions” and “collusion” with parties hostile to Tehran. “We condemn the subversive actions of the Abu Dhabi regime and their collusion with parties hostile to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including continuing to host their bases and military equipment,” read the condemnation from the Iranian Foreign Ministry. This condemnation was issued after the UAE accused Iran of launching a series of missile and drone attacks on its territory, one of which was reported to have caused a fire in the Fujairah oil industrial zone and resulted in three injuries. Iran Asks UAE Not to Continue Collusion The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that UAE officials have adopted an “approach contrary to the principles of good neighbourliness and violating the basic principles of the United Nations Charter.” “Through open cooperation with the aggressor United States and undermining Iran’s national security and interests,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry referred to the UAE’s actions. Tehran called on Abu Dhabi to avoid involvement with “hostile parties” and reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to international law and the principles of good neighbourly relations. “We firmly call on Abu Dhabi to refrain from continuing collusion and partnerships with hostile parties in carrying out practices that violate international law against Iran,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated emphatically. The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s statement added Tehran’s right to take necessary steps to defend its interests and national security. “It is clear that Iran will not hesitate to take the necessary and appropriate actions to defend its interests and national security,” the statement stressed, after the UAE affirmed that it has the “full and legitimate right” to respond to the attacks it claims were launched from Iran.