Sirens and mobile emergency alerts were activated across the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday evening as air defense systems detected a missile launch, according to reports. The UAE Ministry of Defense confirmed that defense systems were activated. Multiple sources attributed the launch to Iran or the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen; the cause remained unconfirmed.
Reports of sirens and mobile emergency alerts began emerging at 17:53 Jerusalem time on Tuesday, with residents in Dubai receiving messages instructing them to seek shelter due to a potential threat. At 17:58, Emirati sources reported that a missile launch had been detected, and the UAE Ministry of Defense confirmed that air defense systems were activated.
The source of the launch remained unconfirmed as of 18:14. Several reports attributed the attack to Iran, while others identified the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen as the perpetrator. The Zioneer's live coverage at 18:03 reported that the Houthis had launched an attack, citing local sources.
This event marks the first activation of missile sirens in the UAE this month, following a series of regional security incidents involving Iranian-backed proxies targeting Gulf states.
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