Last Updated on September 3, 2026 by Shitiz Srivastava
Source: UAE Ministry of Defence (@modgovae) | March 31, 2026
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Air defense systems engage incoming threats fired from iran; residents warned to stay calm and follow official directives
According to an official statement made by the united arab emirates (uae) ministry of defence (mod) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, missile defense systems currently deployed throughout the nation are firing at incoming missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) fired from iran.
The mod also warned residents that they would hear explosions in their neighborhoods due to this active operation of intercepting incoming weapons fire. In a tweet posted on its official @modgovae X account, the mod announced that “uae air defence system are actively engaging with missile & uav threats” and instructed residents to stay safe while complying with directions issued by local authorities.
Residents were specifically cautioned against approaching, touching, or taking photographs of any wreckage resulting from the successful destruction of incoming projectiles. According to reports provided by uae officials, on March 30 alone, uae defenses successfully destroyed 38 incoming projectiles – which included 11 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs. The uae reported it has successfully defended itself from a total of 425 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1941 UAVs since iran began launching “blatant attacks” against the uae.
Sources: UAE Ministry of Defence (@modgovae), Gulf News, Emirates 24|7, The National
