Ras Al-Khaimah is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, located on the northern tip of the Arabian Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz. Known for its proximity to Iranian-claimed islands and its strategic position along key Gulf shipping routes. Recently, Ras Al-Khaimah has been the subject of direct Iranian military threats and has seen IRGC interference with commercial shipping in its surrounding waters. Last updated Jul 5th, 2026
A UAE-registered company in Ras al Khaimah was used by the IRGC to acquire Chinese-made military satellite equipment. Telesun arranged the transfer of roughly 1.8 tonnes of satellite antenna hardware from Shanghai to Iran, routing the shipment through Dubai.
UKMTO says multiple shipmasters near Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, reported receiving VHF instructions ordering them to leave their anchorages.
IRGC spokesman warns the UAE that if any aggression is launched from its territory toward the Iranian islands of "Abu Musa" and Greater Tunb in the Persian Gulf, Iran will put Ras Al Khaimah "under direct and crushing strikes."
This comes after the IRGC has launched hundreds of missiles and drones at the UAE without coming under a direct response from the Gulf... At least not yet
