[51540] Iran denies attacks against the UAE and threatens a "crushing" response

Regional tension: Iran rejects UAE claims and warns of escalation

In a series of messages published on May 5, 2026, the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces categorically denied reports that it had carried out any military operations, including missile or drone launches, against the United Arab Emirates in recent days. In a statement published by various sources, including Al Jazeera channel and Al Mayadeen channel, the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters defined the reports from the Emirati Ministry of Defense as "completely false and baseless."

In a sharp statement, it was claimed that the United Arab Emirates has become a "central base for the Americans and Zionists," a matter described by sources affiliated with the Axis of Resistance as "betrayal of the Islamic world" and a key factor in destabilizing the region. The Iranians emphasized that if they had indeed carried out an attack, they would have announced it publicly and clearly.

In addition, Tehran issued a severe warning to the Emirati government: according to the spokesman, if the country's territories are used to carry out hostile operations against Iran's islands, ports, or coasts, the Iranian response will be "crushing and cause regret."

Reports in media outlets identified with the "Axis of Resistance" (such as Al Mayadeen network and Quds network) emphasize the narrative that the United Arab Emirates is in a "trap" of its Western allies and Israel, and that the reports about the attacks were intended to create "false plots" and "media noise."