By emmitt barryWorthy News Washington DC Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – Tensions rose across the Middle East on Monday as Iran launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates, damaging critical infrastructure and further straining a fragile ceasefire.
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates confirmed that a drone strike caused a fire at the strategic oil port of Fujairah, a vital export hub designed to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The attack underscores the fragility of global energy pathways and the growing boldness of Tehran’s military posture.
“We reserve the right to a full and legitimate response to attacks,” the UAE Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
In a major development, CNN reported that the Israeli-operated Iron Dome system successfully intercepted an Iranian missile over UAE territory. The interception marks the first known operational use of Israeli-controlled air defense hardware on foreign soil during an active conflict.
The deployment was reportedly secretly authorized by Benjamin Netanyahu at the start of the Iran war, marking a dramatic shift in regional defense cooperation. What started as diplomatic normalization has now matured into a functioning security alliance.
The UAE has suffered frequent air attacks in recent months. Government figures show that since the war began, the country has faced about 549 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and more than 2,260 drones. More than 200 people have been injured as a result of these continued attacks, although most of the incoming threats have been stopped.
Monday’s bombardment alone included 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched directly from Iran. Emirati defense systems successfully neutralized most of the threats, with three injuries reported, none of which were considered serious.
In response, the UAE has rapidly strengthened its defensive posture, integrating advanced Israeli systems with American-made platforms. This layered defense network now plays a vital role in protecting civilian populations and key energy infrastructure.
Military cooperation between Israel and the UAE has expanded significantly since the Abraham Accords. The latest developments show that the alliance is no longer symbolic – it is operational, strategic and increasingly central to countering Iranian aggression in the region.
The United States has also reaffirmed its support for the UAE, signaling a broader coalition effort to counter Iran’s growing military reach.
As hostilities escalate, the ceasefire now appears to be on the verge of ending. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning that Iran could be “blowed off the face of the earth” if it targeted US ships operating in the region, a statement that has further escalated tensions and signaled that a broader escalation could be imminent.
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