UAE issues all-clear after intercepting missile and drone threats from Iran
UAE Ministry of Defence said the sounds heard are activation of air defence systems
Dubai: UAE residents have received a mobile alert from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirming that the security situation across the country is currently stable, following earlier warnings of potential missile threats.
The MOD confirmed that its air defence systems responded to incoming missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran at 10.11am on Thursday, March 26.
“UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.” The ministry said in an alert.
Earlier, at 8:11am, the UAE Ministry of Interior issued a similar missile threat alert as air defence systems responded to incoming threats.
The warnings followed overnight developments at around 3am, when UAE air defences intercepted incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the sounds heard overnight were the result of air defence systems intercepting missiles and drones.
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Authorities said the situation remains under close monitoring and reiterated calls for the public to rely only on official government sources for updates.