{
  "id": 4610058,
  "title": "UAE denies missile attack on Al Minhad Air Base, affirms full military readiness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/uae-denies-missile-attack-on-al-minhad-air-base-affirms-full-military",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T08:49:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/bhzebgrxb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE Ministry of Defense has firmly rejected reports of a missile attack on Al Minhad Air Base, categorically stating that such claims are entirely baseless. The Ministry affirmed that the UAE Armed Forces are at a state of maximum preparedness, ready to counter any threats that may arise. This statement came in response to earlier reports from Iranian state television, which claimed a drone attack targeting the air base and US forces, in retaliation for a US strike on Larak Island. The UAE insists on the public's trust in official communications and advises against the dissemination of unfounded rumors or misinformation.",
  "summary": "The UAE Ministry of Defense dismissed reports of a missile strike on Al Minhad Air Base, stressing the armed forces are fully prepared for any threats.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "No missile attacks at Al Minhad air base, says UAE",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/no-missile-attacks-at-al-minhad-air-base-says-uae",
        "published": "2026-08-31T06:51:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "UAE refutes claims of missile attack on Al Minhad Air Base",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/uae-refutes-claims-of-missile-attack-on-al-minhad-air-base",
        "published": "2026-08-31T07:41:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}