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May 7, 2026
UAE Under Increased Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
- The United Arab Emirates has experienced more missile and drone attacks from Iran than any other country in the past two months, according to its Ministry of Defense.
- President Donald Trump reaffirmed that the U.S. ceasefire with Iran remains in effect, despite ongoing military exchanges, and warned of harsher responses if a deal is not signed soon.
- U.S. forces targeted Iranian military facilities in response to attacks on Navy destroyers, with no damage reported to the U.S. vessels during the exchanges.
9 Sources
- US forces strike military facilities in Iran as countries exchange fireMay 7, 2026 at 9:50 PM · CNN
- U.S. strikes at least two locations in Iran, American official saysMay 7, 2026 at 9:51 PM · NBC
- U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes as Tensions in Strait of Hormuz RiseMay 7, 2026 at 10:29 PM · NYT
- US strikes military targets in Iran after attacks on destroyers in Strait of Hormuz: CentcomMay 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM · The Hill
- U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of HormuzMay 7, 2026 at 10:32 PM · NPR
- Trump warns Iran after US ships transit Strait of Hormuz under fireMay 7, 2026 at 11:28 PM · The Hill
- Trump news at a glance: US and Iran exchange fire, which president calls ‘love tap’May 8, 2026 at 1:35 AM · The Guardian
- UAE countering Iranian air attack after Trump says ceasefire still in effectMay 8, 2026 at 3:53 AM · Reuters
- Trump says ceasefire remains after US and Iran exchange fireMay 8, 2026 at 5:20 AM · CNN