Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
UAE says Iran launched two missiles at it
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe UAE’s defense ministry says it detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran against the Gulf country.
It says one fell inside territorial waters, while another fell outside, and stresses the UAE’s readiness to deal with any threats.
There is no immediate comment from Iran.
Earlier today, the UAE’s interior ministry sent a phone alert stating that the situation was safe and people should resume normal activities after an earlier alert warning of a missile threat.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here