ASEANNETWORKNEWS| Iran claimed on Monday, August 31, 2026, that it had launched a drone attack on Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), targeting an area where US personnel and military helicopters were reportedly stationed.
The claim was made by Iran's military and broadcast on Iranian state television. However, the extent of any damage or casualties resulting from the reported attack has not been independently verified.
Iran's military said it carried out the attack using dozens of drones. According to the Iranian side, the operation targeted facilities at Al Minhad associated with US military personnel and helicopters.
Iran described the attack as a retaliatory operation following a US military strike on Iran's Larak Island. Iranian authorities said the earlier US operation resulted in the deaths of members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iranian civilians.
The latest development comes amid heightened military tensions between Iran and the United States in the Middle East.
The United States previously confirmed carrying out strikes against targets on Larak Island. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation targeted two rocket launchers that were being prepared for use in a manner that could threaten maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has subsequently claimed to have carried out retaliatory attacks against US military facilities in the region. Iranian forces also claimed to have launched ballistic missiles toward two US bases in Jordan. Jordanian authorities said eight missiles entering its airspace were intercepted.
The reported attack on Al Minhad represents another development in the escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States. However, there has been no independent confirmation of the number of drones that reached the base, the extent of damage, or possible casualties.
The UAE's official authorities and the US military have not, based on the information currently available, publicly confirmed the full details of the alleged attack.
The reported drone attack remains an Iranian claim. While the claim has been reported by international media, the extent of damage, the number of drones involved, and any casualties at Al Minhad Air Base have not been independently confirmed based on information available at the time of writing.
Further statements from the UAE government, the US military, or independent sources will be needed to establish the full impact of the reported attack.
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