After the attack on Jordan, Iran targeted the US bases in the United Arab Emirates
Tensions in the Gulf took a new turn on Monday when Iran claimed a drone attack on the US-linked Al Manhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, allegedly targeting a facility that hosts US troops and helicopters.
Iran’s state TV reported that the Iranian military attacked the al-Manhad facility, while international media also cited the Iranian military as confirming the drone operation.
Summary of last night:
> US attack on Lark Island
> Iran’s response to attacks on US bases in Jordan, UAE
> Iran shot down an MQ-9A
> Large oil tanker hits two naval minesMoment Drones Launched at Al Manhad Air Base, UAE: pic.twitter.com/jlpfA7seXi
— MenchOsint (@MenchOsint) August 31, 2026
Tehran said the attack was in retaliation for the deaths of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel and Iranian civilians on Lark Island, which Iran portrayed as a direct response to an earlier incident.
The Iranian claim shed light on the security situation in the UAE, although casualties at the base or property damage were not immediately independently confirmed.
Al Manhad Air Base is considered a key location for US military activities in the region, making the reported targeting of the facility by Iran a potentially significant escalation in the escalating conflict between Iran and the US.
The latest developments come as tensions continue to rise around the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf region, where military movements and threats have intensified.
Iran has repeatedly said it reserves the right to respond to attacks against its territory and forces. In the meantime, the US continues efforts to protect its personnel and strategic military installations throughout the region.
With Tehran now claiming an attack on a base linked to the US military inside the UAE, attention is turning to Washington’s next move, and whether the latest incident could spark another dangerous escalation in the Gulf.
Iran retaliated against the United States with missile and drone attacks on Jordanian bases.
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