UAE air defences repel Iranian missile and drone attack
The United Arab Emirates reported a new missile attack on Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major UAE ports, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country's non-US assets.The Ministry of Defense said in a post on X, “The UAE air defences are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks coming from Iran. The Ministry of Defense confirms that the sounds heard in various parts of the country are the result of air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, and fighter jets intercepting drones and cruisers.”The Dubai Media Office said on X, “Dubai authorities confirm that the sounds heard in Marina and Al Sufouh areas resulted from successful air defence interceptions.”The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront any attempt to undermine the security of the state, ensuring the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability and safeguarding its interests and national capabilities.The public is urged to obtain information from official sources only and to refrain from spreading rumours or unverified information.
The United Arab Emirates reported a new missile attack on Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major UAE ports, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country's non-US assets.The Ministry of Defense said in a post on X, “The UAE air defences are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks coming from Iran. The Ministry of Defense confirms that the sounds heard in various parts of the country are the result of air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, and fighter jets intercepting drones and cruisers.”The Dubai Media Office said on X, “Dubai authorities confirm that the sounds heard in Marina and Al Sufouh areas resulted from successful air defence interceptions.”The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront any attempt to undermine the security of the state, ensuring the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability and safeguarding its interests and national capabilities.The public is urged to obtain information from official sources only and to refrain from spreading rumours or unverified information.
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