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UAE says two ballistic missiles from Iran detected, one lands in territorial waters

The UAE Ministry of Defense reported detecting two ballistic missiles from Iran, with one landing inside and the other outside the country's territorial waters.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
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The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that its air defenses detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the UAE, stating that one missile landed outside the country's territorial waters, while the other fell within them.

The ministry confirmed that its forces remain at the highest levels of readiness to respond to any threats and will act decisively against any attempts to undermine the nation's security.

It emphasized that these measures are aimed at safeguarding the UAE's sovereignty, security, and stability, as well as protecting its national interests and assets.

The Ministry of Defense urged the public to rely on official sources for news and information, and to avoid rumors and misinformation.


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