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UAE says two ballistic missiles from Iran detected, one lands in territorial waters

The UAE Ministry of Defense reported detecting two ballistic missiles from Iran, with one landing inside and the other outside the country's territorial waters.

UAE says two ballistic missiles from Iran detected, one lands in territorial waters

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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