Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:33pm on 18 Aug 2026,Tuesday International
The United Arab Emirates said its air defences detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran on Tuesday. The missiles were heading toward the UAE. Officials said one missile fell outside the country’s territorial waters, while the second fell inside them. UAE authorities said the country remains on high alert and is ready to respond to any threat. Residents in Dubai and other parts of the UAE received missile warnings on their phones. It was the first such alert in several weeks. The government urged people to follow official updates and avoid rumours. The incident comes amid rising tensions between Iran and Gulf countries.
