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strikeMay 8, 2026

UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire came under further strain on Friday as the United Arab Emirates' responded to a missile and drone attack hours after the U.S. said it thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliated against Iranian military facilities.

Source: ADAM SCHRECK and AUDREY McAVOY, ASSOCIATED PRESS — Read the full report

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  • ADAM SCHRECK and AUDREY McAVOY, ASSOCIATED PRESSBy ADAM SCHRECK and AUDREY McAVOY, ASSOCIATED PRESS

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire came under further strain on Friday as the United Arab Emirates' responded to a missile and drone attack hours after the U.S. said it thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliated agai…

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