UAE detects two missiles from Iran; one falls in territorial waters
The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the UAE. The ministry said the first missile fell outside the UAE’s territorial waters, while the second fell within the country’s territorial waters. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. UAE remains on high alert The Ministry of…
The UAE's Ministry of Defence detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, with one falling within the country's territorial waters. The first missile fell outside the UAE's territorial waters. The Ministry of Defence remains on high alert, prepared to respond to any threats. Authorities reassured the public that the situation in the UAE is currently safe.
Unusual sounds heard in some areas were caused by air defence systems intercepting the missile threat. The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority confirmed that multiple threats were successfully intercepted. Residents were urged to avoid rumors and rely on official UAE sources for updates.
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