UAE responds to Iranian threat, residents alerted safe

The United Arab Emirates says its air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran.

In a 7:02am update, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed that the sounds heard across parts of the country were caused by air defence systems intercepting missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, not impacts on the ground.

Authorities emphasised that all defence systems remain fully operational and focused on protecting national airspace and ensuring the safety of residents. The public has been urged to follow official guidance and rely only on verified information as the situation unfolds.

Earlier, in an alert issued at 12:58am, the Ministry of Defence said air defence systems were actively responding to incoming aerial threats, explaining that the sounds heard in some areas were the result of interception operations.