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UAE, Kuwait say air defences intercept missile attacks
Middle East Eye3 hours ago
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HIGHThreat Assessment
UAE and Kuwaiti air defenses are actively intercepting new missile and drone attacks attributed to Iran, indicating the conflict has expanded to direct strikes on Gulf state territory. The report reflects ongoing regional escalation against critical infrastructure and raises the risk of further retaliatory action.
Summary
UAE, Kuwait say air defences intercept missile attacks
The United Arab Emirates said its air defences were responding to new missile and drone attacks, with the Ministry of Defence confirming that sounds heard in various areas were the result of interception operations. The attacks were reported to be coming from Iran.
In Kuwait, the General Staff of the Army said air defences were also responding to missile and drone threats, adding that explosions heard across parts of the country were due to interception efforts. Authorities urged residents to remain calm and follow official guidance.
تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من ايران وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الاصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة تعامل منظومات الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية للصواريخ الباليستية، والجوالة والطائرات المسيرة.
UAE Air Defences system… pic.twitter.com/Gc9yAgBxiF
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) April 5, 2026
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Identified Entities
Countries & Regions
United Arab EmiratesKuwaitIranUAE Ministry of DefenceKuwait General Staff of the Army
Weapons & Military
missilesdrone attacksballistic missilescruise missiles
Threat Indicators
military action
nuclear threat
cyber warfare
terrorism
Key Phrases
"Direct cross-border attacks are being intercepted in two Gulf states simultaneously""Iran is identified as the source of the attacks, widening the regional conflict""Air defenses are engaged, suggesting an active and continuing attack sequence""Threat to civilian areas and critical infrastructure remains high"