United Arab Emirates came under attack again. This Tuesday, its air defense systems were activated in multiple regions to intercept ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones launched from Iran, in a new episode that calls into question the real validity of the ceasefire in the
region.As reported by the Emirati Ministry of Defense, the sounds of explosions that were heard in different areas of the country correspond to the interceptions in progress.
“Air defenses are facing missile and drone attacks from Iran,” they officially said.
So far, no significant casualties or material damage have been reported.
A coordinated attack in full truce
Security sources indicated that anti-aircraft systems were activated at several strategic points, suggesting a coordinated or simultaneous attack
from different vectors.The episode comes just one day after another Iranian offensive: on Monday, the Emirates intercepted 15 missiles and four drones, in an attack that left three injured and forced the population to issue mass alerts.
The repetition of attacks in less than 48 hours exposes the growing fragility of the truce between Washington and Tehran
.Escalation in a key area for global energy
Tension is not limited to Emirati territory. In parallel, Abu Dhabi reported a drone attack against a vessel linked to its state oil company while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important energy routes
in the world.Since the beginning of the conflict, the Emirates claims to have intercepted:
