Senior military official says Iran had no plans to target the UAE, Iran media reports

The statement from the senior Iranian military official suggesting no plans to target the UAE likely serves to ease tensions in the region.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 May 2026, 16:37 UTCOn the live feed at 16:17 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Residential building reportedly targeted in Northern Oman, resulting in moderate injuries to two expatriates, via State News Agency

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Senior military official says Iran had no plans to target the UAE, Iran media reports

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The UAE, which claims that Iran launched a drone and missile attack on its Fujairah port, has now told CNN that it expects the US to help it, via Tasnim

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A source reportedly tells CNN's reporter in Dubai that they expect US/Israeli strikes on Iran within the next 24 hours, via Faytuks News

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This development could positively impact market sentiment, particularly in energy markets, as concerns over conflict-related supply disruptions diminish. However, traders should remain cautious of evolving geopolitical dynamics and their potential implications for oil prices.

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