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UAE says two Iranian missiles struck Strait of Hormuz waters

8/19/2026

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UAE Detects Missiles

UAE Defense Ministry said on Aug 18, 2026 it detected two Iranian ballistic missiles, one landing inside its waters and one outside.
The ministry assessed the missiles were targeting maritime traffic and both fell into the sea.
UAE foreign ministry halted all trade with Iran after the Aug 12, 2026 expiry of a 60-day U.S.–Iran peace-talk window.
Iran’s spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei called the claim baseless.

Summary

Vessel Hit

On Aug 18 2026, an unidentified projectile hit a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room, injuring one crew member, and drawing Oman Coast Guard assistance.
Brent crude rose to near $92 a barrel on Aug 18 2026, the month’s peak.
Kpler recorded three vessels in the Strait on Aug 16 2026, a sharp traffic drop.
Iran said it reached an understanding with Oman on a Hormuz ship-routing map, a possible easing step.

History

Historical Context

On 18 April 1988 the United States launched Operation Praying Mantis, sinking four Iranian warships, disabling two oil platforms and inflicting about $1.5 billion in losses after Iran’s mining of the frigate Samuel B. Roberts. The strike helped push Iran toward a cease-fire in the Iran-Iraq War and set a precedent for later confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz, which today sees Iranian missile attacks near UAE waters and Omani rescue efforts.

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UAE Detects Missiles

UAE Defense Ministry said on Aug 18, 2026 it detected two Iranian ballistic missiles, one landing inside its waters and one outside.
The ministry assessed the missiles were targeting maritime traffic and both fell into the sea.
UAE foreign ministry halted all trade with Iran after the Aug 12, 2026 expiry of a 60-day U.S.–Iran peace-talk window.
Iran’s spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei called the claim baseless.

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