On May 8, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence reported that its air defenses were actively engaging with missile and drone attacks, highlighting the ongoing volatility in the Iran conflict. This escalation comes as the US military confirmed it intercepted Iranian attacks targeting three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz the previous night. The US Central Command stated that these attacks were unprovoked and responded with self-defense strikes, ensuring no ships were harmed. President Donald Trump remarked that the ceasefire, which has been in place since April 8, remains intact despite the recent hostilities. The fragile ceasefire has been challenged by ongoing tensions, and previous talks in Pakistan aimed at resolving the conflict, which began with US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, ended without agreement.