Overview
- - The Defence Ministry said air defences engaged two ballistic missiles and three drones Friday, with debris from interceptions causing three moderate injuries.
- - Officials in Abu Dhabi attributed the launches to Iran, while Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya command denied carrying out any strikes on the UAE in recent days.
- - The incident followed overnight U.S.-Iran exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump said the ceasefire remains in place.
- - The UAE announced a committee led by the attorney general to document alleged Iranian attacks and damages for use in international legal action.
- - Since February 28, officials report intercepting 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,263 drones, with about ten civilian deaths and 230 injuries, and oil prices briefly rose above $100 on renewed risk to Gulf energy routes.