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UAE responds to missile, drone threats

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 03:16

By ARN News Staff

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Authorities are urging the public to stay in a safe location as UAE defence systems respond to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

The Ministry of Defence said the sounds heard are of interception operations.

In a post on X, the Dubai Media Office added that the sounds heard in various areas of the city are the result of successful interceptions.

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