{"id":3705,"date":"2026-03-01T09:51:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T09:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=3705"},"modified":"2026-03-01T09:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T09:51:36","slug":"128907015-cms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=3705","title":{"rendered":"‘Full readiness to handle situation’: UAE intercepts 137 missiles, 209 drones fired from Iran – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The United Arab Emirates defence ministry announced that it has successfully intercepted a large-scale assault involving Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, confirming the high readiness and effectiveness of its air defense systems.The ministry said in a statement that the UAE Air Force<\/a> and Air Defense forces \u201chave succeeded, since the start of the Iranian attack, in intercepting and destroying 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched toward the country\u2019s territories, confirming the high readiness of air defense systems and their capability to handle various threats.\u201d <\/p>\n

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It added: \u201c137 Iranian ballistic missiles were detected and launched toward the country, with 132 of them destroyed, while 5 fell into the sea. Additionally, 209 Iranian drones were detected, 195 of which were intercepted, while 14 fell within the country\u2019s territories and waters, causing some collateral damage.\u201dThe ministry confirmed that debris from intercepted missiles and drones caused minor material damage to civilian properties. \u201cThe relevant authorities moved immediately with full readiness and capabilities to handle the situation in accordance with the approved procedures in such cases,\u201d the statement read. Authorities reported one civilian death of Asian nationality as a result of falling debris, while highlighting that the overall security situation in the UAE \u201cremains stable\u201d and all entities are monitoring developments around the clock.The UAE ministry strongly condemned the attacks, describing them as \u201ca dangerous escalation and a cowardly act that threatens the security and safety of civilians and undermines stability.\u201d It emphasized that such targeting \u201cconstitutes a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law,\u201d and affirmed that the UAE \u201creserves its full right to respond to this escalation and take all necessary measures to protect its territories and people.\u201dThe ministry added: \u201cThe safety of citizens, residents, and visitors represents an utmost priority that cannot be compromised,\u201d and urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid spreading unverified information.The attacks on the UAE are part of broader regional tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Fresh blasts were reported across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Manama on Sunday morning, raising fears of a wider conflict in the Gulf. AFP reporters heard explosions in the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, with sirens activated in several cities.The UAE reported that fires and smoke from missile strikes reached prominent landmarks including The Palm and Burj Al Arab. Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports experienced \u201cincidents,\u201d while Kuwait\u2019s airport was also affected, authorities said.The ministry confirmed that all necessary measures have been taken to secure affected sites and ensure the safety of residents and that the country remains on high alert to address any further threats.<\/div>\n\n

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