The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that air defense systems detected two ballistic missiles coming from Iran towards the country, the first of which fell outside the territorial waters, while the second fell inside it. The Ministry affirmed that it is "ready and prepared to deal with any threats, and to confront firmly everything that aims to destabilize the state's security, in a way that ensures the preservation of its sovereignty, security, and stability, and protects its national interests and capabilities." The Ministry announced earlier that it had detected a missile threat to the country, confirming the readiness of air defense systems to deal with it. The ministry said in a statement: “Air defense systems detected a missile threat to the country. Please follow warnings and developments from official sources.” The statement said: The Ministry of Defense clarifies that if any sounds are heard, they are the result of response and interception operations by air defense systems. The Ministry confirms that it is fully prepared and ready to deal with any threat, including: