UAE responds to incoming Iranian missile, drone threats on Monday

Monday, 16 March 2026 08:59

By ARN News Staff

UAE authorities have announced on Monday that air forces are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

The Ministry of Defence added that the sounds heard around the country are 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.

UAE air defences are… pic.twitter.com/o6vej8IqrZ
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 16, 2026

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