UAE air defenses engage 'missile threat' as Iran strikes continue

2026-03-11 - 10:13

The United Arab Emirates activated its air defense systems Wednesday in response to an incoming missile threat, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announced. In a statement on the social media platform X, NCEMA confirmed that "air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat" and urged residents to take protective measures. Public safety warning issued Authorities directed the public to "remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates," reflecting the seriousness of the ongoing threat. The alert underscores the heightened state of readiness across Gulf nations as Iran's retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli assets continue to expand. Residents have been advised to stay informed through official government channels rather than relying on unverified social media reports. Regional conflict shows no signs of abating The missile threat against the UAE represents the latest episode in Iran's ongoing retaliation for the US-Israeli joint attack launched Feb. 28, which has killed more than 1,200 people including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and injured over 10,000 others. Tehran has consistently targeted Gulf countries hosting American military assets, along with Israel, Jordan, and Iraq, in its campaign to respond to the offensive that decapitated its leadership and devastated its military infrastructure. As the conflict enters its third week, Gulf nations remain on high alert for continued Iranian strikes.