World · 5 March 2026
UAE issues alert after intercepting 131 Iranian air threats
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The UAE's Ministry of Interior issued a nationwide emergency alert on Thursday urging residents to seek immediate shelter and stay away from windows, doors and open areas, as air defences responded to a fresh wave of Iranian missiles and drones. On 5 March alone, the UAE intercepted six ballistic missiles and 125 drones. Since the conflict began, at least three people have been killed and 94 injured across the country.
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