US EditionDubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi News LIVE: Air Defence System in UAE Responds to Missile Threat Amid Iran Tensions
UAE air defences intercepted multiple missiles and drones attributed to Iran amid US-Iran tensions, with a drone hitting a Palm Jumeirah hotel, authorities said.
- On Thursday, the Emirate's Ministry of Defence issued a missile warning as UAE Air Defence Systems detected and engaged threats attributed to Iran, alerting residents on their phones.
- Amid ongoing US–Iran hostilities, the missile warning followed rising regional tensions as around 94,000 British nationals remain stuck and Karen Rowles flew to Dubai on February 27.
- Authorities reported audible explosions from intercepts and advised residents to stay indoors after a drone struck a hotel on Palm Jumeirah and missile interceptors were fired near Dubai financial centre and the world's tallest tower.
- Reopened airports allowed some expats to evacuate, and Karen rebooked and landed at Heathrow on Wednesday.
- Residents and workers in Dubai largely continued near-normal routines despite interceptions, though some reported 'noise paranoia' and found silent days especially unnerving.
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