Iran Rejects UAE Missile Attack Claim, Urges End to ‘Baseless Accusations’

Iran has rejected the United Arab Emirates’ allegation that Tehran fired two ballistic missiles towards.

The Gulf state’s territorial waters, calling the accusation “baseless” and urging countries in the region to avoid unsubstantiated claims. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the allegation was completely rejected and warned that such accusations could damage regional efforts to build trust and improve security.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry, in a statement shared on its official Telegram channel, called on regional countries to refrain from making what it described as baseless accusations against Iran.

Baghaei said accusing Tehran was inconsistent with the principle of good neighbourliness and could undermine efforts to strengthen trust and stability among countries in the region.

UAE Accuses Iran of Missile Launch

The UAE had earlier said its defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards its territory. According to the UAE Ministry of Defence, one missile fell outside the country’s territorial waters, while the second came down inside them.

A subsequent assessment by the ministry concluded that the missiles were targeting maritime navigation and fell into the sea.

The allegation comes amid renewed tensions in the Gulf, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has warned that the strategically important waterway will remain closed until it reaches a peace agreement with the United States.

UAE Suspends Economic Ties

Following the alleged missile incident, the UAE announced the suspension of trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice.

Afra Al Hameli, communications director at the UAE Foreign Ministry, said the decision was taken in response to regional developments that were threatening peace and security.

She said the UAE remained committed to dialogue, cooperation and regional integration as ways of promoting stability and peace.

The UAE was among the countries most heavily affected by Iranian missile and drone attacks during the early phase of the conflict. However, it reported no further attacks after Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding in June aimed at ending the fighting.

Iran’s denial of the latest allegation comes as tensions remain high across the Gulf, with both sides trading accusations amid continuing uncertainty over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.