Iranian War: UAE intercepts new missiles, drones targeting Dubai
The UAE Ministry of Defence on Wednesday said its air defence systems responded to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
Residents in Dubai received mobile alerts warning of a potential missile strike and were urged to seek shelter; the alerts were later lifted.
The incidents come amid rising regional tensions following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on February 28.
Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli and U.S. assets across the Middle East.
Early on Tuesday, the UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defences remain “vigilant, strengthened by cooperation with our partners”, citing a 94-per cent intercept rate on 1,475 drone attacks and a 92-per cent intercept rate on 270 missile attacks over the past 11 days.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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