First direct exchange in a month escalates Middle East conflict as UAE denies reports of missile strike on Al Minhad Air Base near Dubai.
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Iran launched missiles at U.S. military bases in Jordan on Monday, marking the first direct strike on American targets in weeks after the United States attacked Iranian territory, according to reports. The attack represents a significant escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict that has roiled the region.
The missile strikes came after the U.S. conducted attacks on Iranian territory for the first time in a month, ending a period of relative pause in direct exchanges between the two nations. Iran responded by targeting U.S. military installations in the Middle East, raising concerns about further escalation.
Separately, the UAE on Monday denied media reports claiming that Al Minhad Air Base, located near Dubai, had been targeted by missiles. The Ministry of Defence said such reports were false, stressing that the base remained in a "high state of readiness" to respond to any external threats. The ministry urged the public to rely on official sources for information.
The developments signal a dangerous new phase in the U.S.-Iran confrontation, with direct military strikes now exchanged on each other's territory for the first time in weeks. Regional observers warn that the risk of further escalation remains high, particularly as Iran has now demonstrated willingness to strike American military assets directly.
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