Iran Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles and 3 Drones at UAE — All 5 Intercepted, 3 Wounded — Day 70

Iran launched two ballistic missiles and three drones at the United Arab Emirates on May 8, 2026 — Day 70 — the second significant Iranian strike on UAE territory in four days (following the May 5 oil facility attack). UAE air defenses intercepted all five incoming projectiles. Three people were wounded with moderate injuries from debris or blast effects. The UAE Defense Ministry confirmed the interceptions and condemned the attack, demanding an international response. The repeated strikes on UAE demonstrated Iran's continued offensive pressure on Gulf states even during the nominal ceasefire period and simultaneous diplomatic negotiations on the MOU framework. Iran International reported the IRGC framed the strikes as a response to continued UAE hosting of US military assets used to support the Hormuz escort mission and naval blockade. NPR confirmed the barrage in a May 8 update covering the overall day's developments.