UAE says it intercepted 15 Iranian missiles in first major ceasefire violation
The UAE reported intercepting 15 Iranian missiles and four drones in a major ceasefire violation, though some missiles breached its defenses and caused damage. Three Indian nationals were wounded in the attack, which targeted sites including an oil facility in Fujairah. The UAE's defense ministry declared it remains on high alert and reserved the right to respond, as regional tensions escalate.
- ▪The UAE intercepted 12 ballistic missiles and three cruise missiles during the attack.
- ▪Multiple missiles breached UAE air defenses, causing damage to infrastructure including an oil facility in Fujairah.
- ▪Three Indian nationals were wounded in the Iranian missile and drone assault.
- ▪The UAE has intercepted a total of 549 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,260 drones from Iran since hostilities began.
- ▪Iran denied responsibility for the attack, while Gulf allies of the UAE condemned Tehran's actions.
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The United Arab Emirates revealed the scale of Iran’s Monday attack, saying it intercepted 15 missiles and four drones. Given the recorded damage from sites within the UAE, including at an oil facility in Fujairah, multiple other missiles were able to breach the country’s air defenses. The intercepted missiles included 12 ballistic and three cruise missiles, according to a statement from the UAE’s Ministry of Defense. It added that three Indians were wounded in the attack. Recommended Stories Amsterdam bans ads for meat, airlines, and more in effort to combat ‘climate crisis’ Ceasefire threatened as Iran launches waves of missiles and drones at UAE Two dead after driver runs over crowds in Leipzig, Germany “The Ministry of Defense affirms that it is on high alert and readiness to deal…
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