UAE Activates Air Defences Against Iran Threats, Residents Reassured

Dubai: On Thursday, drone and missile threats were intercepted by UAE air defence systems, and authorities subsequently confirmed that the country is now safe.

According to the UAE Ministry of Defence

The most recent reaction, according to the Ministry of Defence, was the activation of air defences against Iranian drone and missile threats at 5:24 p.m. According to the ministry, interception efforts were the cause of the noises reported in some locations.

تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من إيران وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الأصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة اعتراض كل من منظومات الدفاع الجوي للصواريخ البالستية، والمقاتلات للطائرات المسيرة والجوالة.

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Residents were issued an emergency notice earlier in the day at 7.34 a.m. following reports of loud noises in several sections of the nation. Authorities verified that air defence systems intercepting drones and missiles were the source of those noises.

Residents were instructed to relocate to the closest secure facility, stay away from windows, doors and open spaces, wait for additional orders and rely on official channels for up-to-date information.

Authorities confirmed that the situation had been under control by sending out a follow-up mobile alert at 7:53 a.m. Officials thanked the public for their assistance during the emergency and informed them that it was safe to return to regular routines.

Abu Dhabi energy sites are struck by drone debris

Authorities in Abu Dhabi reported issues at the Bab field and the Habshan gas facilities around 2:11 a.m. due to falling debris following successful interceptions. As a precaution, the facilities were briefly closed; no injuries were recorded.

Officials highlighted that all systems are still fully functional and concentrated on safeguarding vital infrastructure and national airspace.

Locals have been advised to avoid disseminating rumours or unconfirmed news and to solely rely on official sources for information.

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The safety of civilians is still the primary priority, according to the authorities, who also stated that the situation is still being continuously monitored and that more developments may be forthcoming.

Iran FM promises “zero restraint” in the event that energy infrastructure is damaged once more.

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, warned on Thursday that Tehran would not exercise any caution in the event that energy infrastructure were targeted in the conflict with the United States and Israel once more.When Israel attacked our infrastructure, we used FRACTION of our power as a response. “Respect for requested de-escalation was the only justification for restraint,” Araghchi stated.