US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The UAE briefly moved into emergency mode on Tuesday evening after its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the country. Authorities issued a phone alert asking residents to move to secure buildings, but the immediate threat passed without either missile hitting UAE land.
The UAE Ministry of Defence later said one missile fell outside the country’s territorial waters and the other fell within them, while stressing that its forces remain on high alert.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: UAE Detects Two Ballistic Missiles Launched From Iran
The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the country on Tuesday.
According to the ministry, both missiles ultimately fell into the sea. The first missile fell outside the UAE’s territorial waters, while the second fell within the country’s territorial waters. Neither missile struck UAE land, based on the ministry’s statement.
The ministry said it remains prepared to respond to threats and protect the country’s sovereignty, security and stability.
The latest development comes as the wider US-Iran conflict continues to create security risks across the Gulf. Tensions have also increased around the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran and the United States remain at odds over the future of the strategic waterway.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: UAE Ministry of Defence Says Both Missiles Fell Into Sea
The UAE’s official account provides an important detail about the incident: the two missiles were detected but did not hit land.
The Ministry of Defence said, “Air Forces Detected Two Missiles Headed Toward the Country; Both Fell Into the Sea.”
The ministry said the first missile landed outside the UAE’s territorial waters, while the second landed inside those waters.
It also said, “The Ministry of Defence affirms that it remains on high alert and fully prepared to address any threats, and to respond firmly to any attempt aiming to undermine the security of the UAE, in a manner that safeguards its sovereignty, security and stability, and protects its interests and national capabilities.”
Air Forces Detected Two Missiles Headed Toward the Country; Both Fell Into the Sea
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This means the latest incident should not be described as a missile strike that hit the UAE. The official statement confirms that both missiles ended up in the sea.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: UAE Issues Emergency Alert Amid Potential Missile Threat
The missile detection prompted UAE authorities to send an emergency alert to mobile phones on Tuesday evening.
The Interior Ministry instructed residents to immediately seek shelter in the nearest secure building because of a potential missile threat. The warning was later lifted, and authorities told residents that the situation was safe and that they could resume normal activities.
The alert said, “Due to the current situation and potential missile threats, immediately seek a safe place in the closest secure building.”
The warning lasted only a short time, according to local reports. Khaleej Times reported that the alert was issued at around 6:52 p.m. and was lifted roughly 10 minutes later.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: UAE Urges Residents To Follow Official Information
Following the alert, the UAE Ministry of Defence urged residents not to rely on unverified reports circulating online.
The ministry said, “The Ministry also urges the public to obtain all information from official authorities in the country and to avoid rumours and misinformation.”
The warning comes as social media platforms continue to carry rapidly changing claims about missile launches, interceptions and military activity across the Gulf.
UAE authorities have repeatedly encouraged residents to rely on government channels for information during security incidents.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Has Not Immediately Commented on Missile Detection
Iran had not immediately issued a public response to the UAE’s announcement that the two ballistic missiles were launched from Iranian territory. Reuters also reported that there was no immediate Iranian comment on the UAE defence ministry’s statement.
The absence of an immediate response leaves the circumstances surrounding the launches unclear, including the intended target and the reason both missiles fell into the sea.
The UAE, however, has placed its defence forces on high alert and said it remains prepared to deal with any further threat.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Why the UAE Missile Alert Matters
The latest incident comes at a sensitive point in the regional conflict.
The United States and Iran remain divided over the future of the conflict and the status of the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that no talks with Iran were currently planned, while Tehran maintained that the strategic waterway remained closed until Washington met its demands.
The situation around the strait has also affected global energy markets. Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday as investors assessed the risks to supplies and shipping from the continuing US-Iran confrontation.
The UAE’s location near the Strait of Hormuz and its role as a major regional trade and energy hub make any escalation particularly significant for the country.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: UAE Has Faced Security Threats During Iran Conflict
The UAE has previously faced missile and drone threats during the wider conflict involving Iran and the United States.
Earlier incidents this year involved Iranian missile and drone activity across Gulf countries. The UAE has also reported attacks involving vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz. On August 14, the Associated Press reported that two UAE tankers were attacked while transiting the strategic waterway.
Tuesday’s incident therefore comes against a backdrop of repeated security concerns involving the UAE, Gulf shipping routes and Iranian military activity.
However, the latest incident differs from earlier attacks because the UAE Ministry of Defence said both detected ballistic missiles fell into the sea rather than striking land.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: UAE Residents Told To Resume Normal Activities
After the initial warning, UAE authorities said the situation was safe, and residents could return to their normal activities.
The brief alert nevertheless highlighted the continuing security pressure facing Gulf states as the US-Iran conflict remains unresolved.
For now, the UAE has not reported damage from the two missiles detected on Tuesday. The Ministry of Defence has instead stressed its readiness to respond to any further threats while asking the public to rely on official information.
As tensions around Iran, the United States and the Strait of Hormuz continue, authorities in the UAE are expected to maintain heightened vigilance over possible missile, drone and maritime threats.
