UAE authorities said on Monday air forces were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
The Ministry of Defence added the sounds heard around the country were from the defence system's successful interceptions.
The public is urged to remain in a safe location and follow official channels for any updates on the situation.
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.
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 16, 2026
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