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  "id": 1823752,
  "title": "UAE accuses Iran of targeting shipping with ballistic missiles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-accuses-iran-of-targeting-shipping-with-ballistic-missiles",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T22:46:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/08/1514148/uae-accuses-iran-targeting-shipping-ballistic-missiles"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at shipping in the Gulf, a claim Iran later denied. The UAE's defense ministry stated that two ballistic missiles were launched from Iran, with the first falling outside their territorial waters and the second within. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei categorically rejected the UAE's claim, calling it harmful to regional trust and security efforts. However, Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for the UAE, until a peace agreement with the United States is reached. In response to the missile threat, the UAE suspended all trade and financial dealings with Iran on Tuesday evening. Earlier, a phone alert warned residents of a potential missile threat, which was lifted shortly afterwards. This is the first such alert since June and July when false alarms were issued. Before this, the last missile warning occurred in early May. Tankers belonging to the UAE's state-owned oil company ADNOC have been targeted repeatedly in recent weeks. Following the start of the Middle East war on February 28, the UAE faced the brunt of Iran's attacks, with nearly 3,000 missiles and drones targeted at the country. After a memorandum of understanding between the two countries in June, the UAE reported no attacks. However, since the MOU collapsed, the UAE has reported no attacks, unlike other Gulf states.",
  "summary": "DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at shipping in the Gulf, an allegation later denied by Teheran.",
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        "title": "UAE detects two missiles from Iran, halts trade and financial transactions: What residents need to know",
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        "published": "2026-08-18T20:18:50.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "UAE cuts off trade with Iran until further notice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-cuts-off-trade-with-iran-until-further-notice",
        "published": "2026-08-18T20:30:59.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-says-iran-fired-two-missiles-at-it-both-fell-in-the-sea",
        "published": "2026-08-18T20:43:18.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "UAE halts trade and financial transactions with Iran until further notice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-halts-trade-and-financial-transactions-with-iran-until-further",
        "published": "2026-08-18T21:09:15.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-accuses-iran-of-firing-ballistic-missiles-at-shipping",
        "published": "2026-08-18T21:40:57.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "UAE suspends trade with Iran after saying it fired missiles at Gulf state",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-suspends-trade-with-iran-after-saying-it-fired-missiles-at-gulf",
        "published": "2026-08-18T21:43:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-accuses-iran-of-firing-ballistic-missiles-at-shipping-1828313",
        "published": "2026-08-18T23:26:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "UAE says Iran fired 2 missiles at country, as war drags on",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-says-iran-fired-2-missiles-at-country-as-war-drags-on",
        "published": "2026-08-18T23:40:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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