As tensions continued on the tenth day of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, authorities in the UAE issued a series of updates affecting security, travel, markets, and daily life. The UAE witnessed the interception of missiles and drones earlier today, with most of the defensive activity taking place over the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Authorities said that air defense systems successfully intercepted several incoming threats. Meanwhile, in Fujairah, officials were responding to a fire that broke out in the Fawz oil area. Authorities said that the blaze was caused by shrapnel that fell after the successful interception of aerial threats. No injuries were reported.
The Akashvani correspondent reports that the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has intensified sharply, with large-scale air strikes on Iran's underground missile infrastructure and continued missile and drone interceptions across the Gulf. The United States Central Command says its operations in recent days have destroyed hundreds of missiles, launchers, and drones, as well as seventeen vessels. It warns that further military action could follow in the coming hours and days. At the same time, the UAE remains on high alert, with its air defense systems actively intercepting incoming threats. According to the UAE Ministry of Defence, between Sunday evening and early Monday morning, air defenses detected seventeen ballistic missiles, intercepting sixteen of them, while the remaining missile fell harmlessly into the sea. Authorities also reported one hundred and seventeen drones, with one hundred and thirteen shot down and four landing on Emirati territory. The government insists that the country is acting strictly in self-defense, calling the attacks "unprovoked" and stressing that its priority is protecting civilians and critical infrastructure. Meanwhile, Iran's leadership appears to be sending mixed signals, even as the country has reportedly chosen a new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that Iran could respond to attacks launched from neighboring countries, while elements of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are pushing for continued pressure on Gulf states hosting US military assets. Diplomatically, the UAE says it does not want escalation. Senior advisor Anwar Gargash reiterated that the country remains in a defensive posture and that any actions taken will be clear and publicly communicated. However, behind the scenes, reports suggest Gulf states are discussing whether to remain defensive or consider limited strikes against Iranian missile sites, a move that would mark a major escalation if carried out.
