The UAE has announced on Thursday that its defence systems are responding to missile and drone threats from Iran.
An alert was shared to the public at 8:11 am, with the Ministry of Defence noting that the sounds heard are due to successful interceptions of the attacks.
An all-clear alert was later sent out to the community that the situation is safe, and activities can resume with precaution.
The public is advised to remain in a safe location and follow official channels for updates.
الآن تتعامل الدفاعات الجوية مع تهديـد صاروخي، يرجى البقاء في مكان آمن ومتابعة التحذيرات والمستجدات على المواقــع الرسميـة.
— وزارة الداخلية (@moiuae) March 26, 2026
Air defense systems are currently dealing with a missile threat. Please remain in a safe place and follow warnings and updates on the official channels. pic.twitter.com/m4a6X85dwr
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