# UAE denies Al Minhad Air Base was targeted after Iran claims attack

https://mins.news/en/item/38377

- Reuters, 2026-08-31 08:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-army-says-it-attacked-uaes-al-minhad-air-base-with-drones-state-tv-reports-2026-08-31/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a953f132732d8000164696f

> Iran said it had attacked Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE defence ministry rejected reports that missiles had targeted the base, calling them false.

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