World · 12 July 2026

UAE warns of missile and drone attack after explosions heard in Qatar

The United Arab Emirates issued a public alert on Sunday about an incoming missile and drone attack, following loud explosions in nearby Qatar. Crossfire in the Persian Gulf comes after the US attacked Iran earlier that morning, following an Iranian strike targeting a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Missile alerts also sounded in Bahrain, where the US Navy's 5th Fleet is based.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 July 2026 at 6:52

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