UAE Military Says It Intercepted New Iranian Attack

Loud blasts heard across several parts of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday were the sound of its air defense systems engaging a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones, according to an official statement from the country's Defense Ministry. The ministry said its forces successfully intercepted the attack.

The statement, released by the ministry, did not provide details on the number of projectiles involved or whether any debris caused damage on the ground. It confirmed that the sounds reported by residents in various areas were directly linked to the military's response to the incoming strikes.