UAE announces interception of Iranian missiles in first violation of ceasefire agreement

The UAE Ministry of Defense announced today, Monday, that the country was subjected to a missile attack launched from Iranian territory, in a field development that is the first of its kind since the ceasefire agreement came into effect. The ministry clarified in an official statement that it detected four 'Jawal' type missiles that were heading towards the country's airspace, which necessitated the immediate activation of air defense systems.

Military sources confirmed that air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed three missiles over territorial waters, while the fourth missile fell into the sea without causing any damage. The ministry reassured the public that the explosions heard in various parts of the country were a result of successful aerial interception operations of hostile threats.

This sudden escalation puts the ceasefire agreement to a real test, amidst regional and international anticipation of the repercussions of this attack. The Emirati authorities called on citizens and residents to obtain information from official sources, affirming the readiness of the armed forces to deal with any threats to the security and safety of the state's territory.

Three missiles were successfully dealt with over the state's territorial waters, and another fell into the sea.