Unconfirmed reports have emerged alleging missile and drone attacks on n the United Arab Emirates, yet Iranian authorities have not yet confirmed these claims, according to Tasnim News Agency.

The agency reported that smoke columns were seen rising from several locations within the UAE, although the source of the incidents remains unclear and has not been independently confirmed.

Several explosions were heard in the vicinity of the city of Sirik, some of which are attributed at least in part to a limited exchange of fire in the area surrounding the Strait of Hormuz with "hostile targets", as per the agency.

In a separate development, the agency referenced unverified accounts indicating a brief exchange of fire involving US forces in the same strategic maritime corridor. 

The agency further noted that separate reports also indicated a limited exchange of fire with US forces in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz, where sounds of gunfire have been heard in the area near the strait for approximately two hours.

Iranian MP: UAE is no longer a neighbor, will be treated as Kurdistan

Ali Khezrian, a member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee, said on Thursday that the Islamic Republic no longer views the UAE as a neighbor, stressing it has become a hostile base aligned with adversaries.

Khezrian stated that, moving forward, the UAE will be treated similarly to the Kurdistan Region, adding that Iran may strike the UAE at any time it deems necessary.

He further noted there are serious suspicions that Emirati aircraft removed their national markings to conceal their identity before carrying out a direct aggression on Iranian territory.

Iran rejects allegations, defends its military posture

Iran firmly rejected “misleading claims” by Abu Dhabi regarding missile and drone launches toward the UAE, stressing that all recent military measures were strictly defensive and aimed solely at repelling US aggression.

Iran has firmly denied accusations that it carried out missile or drone strikes against the United Arab Emirates in recent days, rejecting statements issued by Emirati defense authorities.

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, stated that no such operations had been conducted.

The Foreign Ministry said Iran had exercised “maximum restraint", emphasizing that its actions reflect a responsible approach aimed at preserving regional stability and broader Islamic interests.

Tehran reiterated its commitment to international law and the principles of the UN Charter, while issuing a direct warning to the UAE to halt its cooperation with hostile partners.

“It is self-evident that Iran will not hesitate to take any necessary and appropriate measures to defend its interests and national security,” the statement said, signaling potential escalation if current dynamics persist.