24 hours that shook UAE: Missile alert, Iran blame, trade halt

UAE defence ministry has said that forces remain on high alert and are prepared to deal with any threat to the country's security and sovereignty.

The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at shipping in the Gulf on Tuesday, marking the first time in months the defense ministry warned of a missile threat to its territory. Iran denied the claim.

The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at shipping in the Gulf on Tuesday, marking the first time in months the defense ministry warned of a missile threat to its territory. Iran denied the claim.

The incident follows the UAE blaming Iran for strikes on ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.