UAE says Iranian missiles targeted maritime navigation

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that two Iranian ballistic missiles had triggered missile alerts throughout the nation, with both missiles ultimately sinking into the ocean. The Emirati Defense Ministry disclosed that its air defense systems detected the two missiles following the activation of warning sirens, and residents were provided with alerts on their mobile phones.

According to the ministry, the first missile impacted the UAE's external waters, whereas the second fell within the nation's territorial boundaries. These alerts marked the first reported incident in the country since July 12. Prior to this, residents had been directed to seek shelter and maintain secure locations while authorities assessed what they described as a missile threat.

The Defense Ministry stated at the time that it was "fully prepared to respond to any threat and preserve the sovereignty, security, and stability of the United Arab Emirates." Approximately thirty minutes after the warnings were issued, the UAE Interior Ministry declared that "the situation is safe." No fatalities or damage were reported at the time.