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UAE says it detected 2 missiles fired from Iran; both fell into water

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Tuesday that its armed forces detected two missiles fired from Iran and that both fell into the water. The country’s air defense systems spotted Iranian ballistic missiles. One fell outside of the nation’s territorial waters, and the other fell well within its territorial waters, the UAE’s Defense Ministry said...

UAE says it detected 2 missiles fired from Iran; both fell into water

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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