UAE Reports Missile Barrage, US Awaits Iran Response
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- UAE reported another missile and drone attack, with its air defenses engaging the incoming projectiles.
- U.S. officials said they had exchanged fire with Iranian forces earlier.
- U.S. is now awaiting a formal response from Iran regarding the recent attacks.
Why it matters: UAE security gains insight into Iranian tactics, while Gulf shipping firms risk delays and oil markets face heightened volatility as the U.S. decides its next diplomatic or military step.
