Iran Categorically Rejects UAE's Missile Launch Accusations

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baghaei, on Tuesday denied what he described as the 'UAE's claim' that Iran launched a missile towards its territory, affirming his country's categorical rejection of these accusations.

Baghaei told reporters: 'We categorically reject the UAE's claim that Iran launched a missile towards its territory,' expressing regret over what he described as 'accusations directed at the Islamic Republic.'

Baghaei added that 'these accusations are contrary to the principle of good neighborliness and hinder ongoing efforts to build trust among regional countries and prevent further insecurity.'

The Iranian spokesperson called on 'all regional parties to refrain from making baseless accusations against Iran, especially amid the current complexities,' referring to what he described as 'the ongoing malicious practices of the US and Israel against peace and security in the region.'

The UAE had announced that its air defenses detected two ballistic missiles coming from Iran towards its territory; the first fell outside the country's territorial waters, while the second fell within its territorial waters.

This development comes amid escalating tensions in the region, following the expiration of the sixty-day memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, which was intended to reach a comprehensive agreement to end the war, amidst mutual accusations of violating the memorandum's terms.

This coincides with Iran's continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to what it describes as the US-imposed maritime blockade and threats from Washington.

In a related context, the Iranian 'Fars' news agency reported on Monday evening that Iran had seized an Emirati oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz for violating Iranian 'transit arrangements.'