Iran-Israel War: Iran Fires Missile at US Warship; Issues Major Warning to UAE

The Iranian military has stated that if any attack is launched from United Arab Emirates (UAE) soil against the disputed islands of Abu Musa and Greater Tunb, Ras Al Khaimah will be targeted in retaliation.

Post Published By: Rohit Goyal
Updated : 21 March 2026, 1:25 PM IST

New Delhi: Tensions in the Middle East appear to be reaching a boiling point once again. The Israeli military has claimed to have carried out early-morning strikes on "regime targets" in Tehran. Following this action, Iran has issued a strong response, delivering a direct warning to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Warning to the UAE

The Iranian military has stated that if any attack is launched from United Arab Emirates (UAE) soil against the disputed islands of Abu Musa and Greater Tunb, Ras Al Khaimah will be targeted in retaliation. This statement is viewed as a move likely to further inflame the regional conflict. Iran has already launched hundreds of drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates.

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Iran's Attack

Meanwhile, according to US media reports, Iran recently fired two ballistic missiles in the direction of the joint US-UK military base located on Diego Garcia. This base is situated approximately 4,000 kilometers from Iran, signaling that Tehran's missile capabilities are now capable of reaching much longer distances than ever before.

According to reports, one missile failed mid-flight, while the other was intercepted by a US warship. However, it remains unclear whether the missile was completely destroyed or not.

These developments have heightened security concerns in the Middle East, and fears are mounting that the situation could deteriorate further in the coming days.

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What is happening right now?

Israel has recently carried out airstrikes on several areas, including Tehran.
These attacks are targeting Iran's security and military infrastructure. In response, Iran has intensified its missile and drone attacks, targeting Israeli and U.S. bases.

What Next?

The situation remains extremely volatile. Experts believe that if a diplomatic solution is not found, this conflict could escalate beyond a regional war and evolve into a global crisis.

Location : 
  • New Delhi

Published : 
  • 21 March 2026, 1:25 PM IST