Women stand looking at the Dubai skyline, with the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, seen from Creek Harbour on April 3, 2026.
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The United Arab Emirates said Monday it successfully intercepted multiple missiles fired from Iran.
The reported attack is the first time that the UAE has activated its missile alert system since the U.S. and Iran began a testy ceasefire on April 8.
The action, which was not immediately confirmed in Iranian state media, further frays the temporary truce, which was already being strained by new actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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