The UAE’s air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
Authorities are urging residents to remain in safe locations and to only rely on official channels for updates.
The Ministry of Defence says sounds heard in some areas are the result of interception operations and is warning the public not to approach, handle, or photograph any debris.
تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من ايران وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الاصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة تعامل منظومات الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية للصواريخ الباليستية، والجوالة والطائرات المسيرة.
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) April 5, 2026
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