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Ministry of Defense: Four cruise missiles coming from Iran were intercepted, and a fourth fell into the sea

Official confirmation that the sounds heard were caused by aerial interception operations.

محمد يسري
Last updated: 05/05/2026 3:26 am
Mohammed Yossry
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Abu Dhabi, UAE – The UAE Ministry of Defense announced the detection of four cruise missiles launched

from Iran towards the country, confirming the success of the air defenses in dealing with the threat.

Successful objection

The Ministry of Defense explained that three missiles were successfully intercepted over territorial waters,

while the fourth missile fell into the sea without causing any damage.

The ministry provides clarification regarding the votes

She confirmed that the sounds heard in various parts of the country were the result of

aerial missile interception operations, stressing the readiness of the systems to deal with any threats.

Ongoing monitoring

The Ministry of Defense reiterated its commitment to closely monitoring the situation

and taking all necessary measures to ensure the security and safety of the country’s territory.

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