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Hind Al Soulia - Riyadh - ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted three cruise missiles launched from Iran, while a fourth fell into the sea, as authorities confirmed the situation is now safe and air operations have fully resumed.
The Ministry of Defense said the missiles were detected heading toward the country and were successfully intercepted over territorial waters. It added that sounds heard across parts of the UAE were the result of the air defense response.
Separately, the General Civil Aviation Authority announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations across UAE airspace after temporarily activating precautionary measures.
The authority said the decision followed a comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions, conducted in coordination with relevant entities, with continued real-time monitoring to ensure safety.
It thanked passengers and airlines for their cooperation and confirmed the readiness of its technical and operational teams to respond to any developments.
Earlier, the Ministry of Interior issued a public alert warning of a potential missile threat, urging residents to seek shelter and avoid open areas.
The ministry later confirmed that the threat had ended and that the situation was “currently safe,” with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
The developments come amid heightened regional tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, which triggered actions by Tehran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
A ceasefire was announced on April 8 through mediation by Pakistan, followed by talks in Islamabad that failed to produce a lasting agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump later extended the truce without setting a new deadline.
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