"Without providing evidence, Tehran urged people to leave areas where it said US forces were sheltering, including Dubai's Jebel Ali port - the Middle East's busiest - and the Khalifa port in Abu Dhabi. Debris from an intercepted Iranian drone hit an oil facility, sparking a fire at a third port mentioned in the warning, in Fujairah."
"In a statement on Sunday, Iran's joint military command also accused "the enemy" of using copycat Iranian drones to attack neighbouring countries and pin the blame on Tehran, state media reported. The statement said copies of Iran's Shahed-136 drone were used to hit "irrelevant targets in the regional states", including attacks on Turkey, Iraq and Kuwait."
"Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told MS NOW that the US attacked Kharg Island and Abu Musa Island from two locations in the UAE, Ras Al-Khaimah and a place "very close to Dubai", calling that dangerous and saying Iran "will try to be careful not to attack any populated area" there."
The UAE reported a new missile attack on Sunday morning, with Iran launching a barrage of missiles and drones. Iran warned residents to leave areas where it claimed US forces were stationed, including Dubai's Jebel Ali port and Khalifa port in Abu Dhabi. Intercepted Iranian drone debris hit an oil facility in Fujairah, causing a fire. Iran's military command accused the US of using copycat Iranian drones to attack regional countries and blame Tehran. Iran's foreign minister claimed the US attacked Iranian islands from UAE locations, warning Iran would attempt to avoid populated areas. The UAE's diplomatic adviser stated the country prioritizes restraint while maintaining its right to self-defense. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones during the conflict, claiming to target US assets despite reported hits on civilian infrastructure.
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