Iran launches missile and drone attack on UAE for second day as war escalates
🔴 Tension RisingThe Independent2026-05-05
Iran launched a second consecutive day of missile and drone attacks on the UAE, escalating tensions in the region. The US warned of overwhelming force against Iran if it targets commercial ships, designating Tehran as the 'clear aggressor'. Donald Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but was followed by attacks on UAE oil ports and the destruction of Iranian vessels, highlighting the ongoing instability.