⚠️ IRAN FIRES CRUISE MISSILES TOWARD UAE, AIR DEFENSES INTERCEPT MOST THREATS AS EXPLOSIONS HEARD ACROSS DUBAI
🚨 MISSILE ATTACK ON UAE: Emirati Emergency and Crisis Management Authority: "Air defenses are currently dealing with a missile threat". Missile alerts were declared across the UAE, with explosions heard in Dubai and Ajman, including two blasts reported off the coast of Ajman.
🛡️ INTERCEPTIONS AND IMPACT: The UAE confirmed Iran fired four cruise missiles toward the country. Three were successfully intercepted over territorial waters, while the fourth fell into the sea. The Ministry of Defense said the sounds heard across various regions were caused by the successful interception of aerial threats.
🔥 DRONE STRIKE IN FUJAIRAH: Iranian drones impacted the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, according to the Fujairah Media Office. A major fire has broken out at the site.
📢 OFFICIAL GUIDANCE: The UAE Ministry of Defense urged the public to rely on official sources, verify information, and follow public safety procedures when warning alerts are issued.
🚀 EARLIER ALERTS AND RESPONSE: Before the most recent attack, residents in Dubai received a missile alert that lasted approximately 10 minutes before an all-clear was issued. Three interceptor missiles were launched during that incident.
✈️ AVIATION IMPACT: Two passenger flights heading to Dubai International Airport were redirected or placed in holding patterns.
🚢 MARITIME INCIDENT IN HORMUZ: A South Korean-linked ship was targeted by the IRGC in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Yonhap. It is possible the attack on the South Korean vessel triggered missile alerts in the UAE.
🌍 U.S. RESPONSE ON HORMUZ: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: "China continues to purchase 90% of Iran's energy and thus funds the largest state sponsor of terrorism. We are working on reopening Hormuz and I urge China to join us in this international process".
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