Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:49pm on 18 Aug 2026,Tuesday International
The UAE issued an emergency missile warning for Dubai after its air defence systems detected a missile threat targeting the country, amid heightened tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) advised residents to move to safe locations and take necessary precautions. Authorities also reported sirens and loud explosions in Dubai shortly after the alert. Initial reports suggested Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and/or Yemen’s Houthi group could be behind the reported missile launch, though the article does not establish responsibility. The warning came after a June 2026 interim US-Iran agreement expired on August 17 without a permanent settlement, while military and maritime tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz. (PC: News18)
