[2026-07-12] TASS – Ministry: UAE air defenses repel missile, drone attack from Iran

Air defenses of the United Arab Emirates are repelling an attack of missiles and drones coming from the direction of Iran, the country’s Defense Ministry said.

"At this point, the UAE’s air defenses are repelling strikes of missiles and drones, launched from the direction of Iran," the ministry said.

Also, civil defense sirens sounded in Bahrain. Besides, sounds of explosions, presumably caused by air defenses engaging targets, were heard in Qatar’s capital Doha. The news came shortly after Iran’s Press TV channel reported that the Islamic Republic had started its attacks against US targets in the Middle East.

[2026-07-12] TASS – Ministry: civil defense sirens activated in Bahrain, residents told to take shelter

Civil defense sirens have been activated in Bahrain, and residents are advised to take shelter in protected spaces, the country’s Interior Ministry said.

"The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the ministry said in a statement, posted on the X social network.

The news came shortly after Iran’s Press TV channel reported that the Islamic Republic had started its attacks against US targets in the Middle East.

Remember how TASS works, they just reiterate claims 90% of the time, be they US, Iran, Ukraine, Israel, anybody. So if UAE says they maintained their flawless air defense record, they'll report it