UAE Defense: We dealt with a vessel in our territorial waters coming from Iran

The UAE Ministry of Defense announced on Monday that its air forces intercepted a drone detected over the country’s territorial waters, which had come from Iran. The ministry confirmed that the armed forces remain on high alert to counter any potential threats, while air defense systems continue to monitor and protect the nation’s sovereign airspace around the clock. The ministry urged the public to rely exclusively on official sources for information and to refrain from circulating rumors or inaccurate reports. Additionally, the UAE Ministry of Defense denied media reports claiming that Al Minhad Air Base had been targeted by missiles, affirming that such reports were false. It reiterated that the armed forces remain on high alert to respond to any emerging threats in a manner that safeguards the UAE’s sovereignty, security, and stability.