The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on August 18, 2026, that its armed forces detected two missiles launched from Iran. According to the UAE's Defense Ministry, both missiles fell into the water, with one landing outside the nation's territorial waters and the other falling within its territorial waters. The country's air defense systems were responsible for identifying the ballistic missiles.
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UAE Reports Detection of Two Missiles Fired from Iran
The United Arab Emirates reported that its armed forces detected two missiles fired from Iran on August 18, 2026. Both missiles fell into the water, with one landing outside and the other within UAE territorial waters.
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UAE says it detected 2 missiles fired from Iran; both fell into water
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