At least one person has been killed in Abu Dhabi after the UAE intercepted multiple missiles reportedly launched from Iran, according to the UAE’s state news agency.
The incident comes amid widening regional hostilities, with air defenses reportedly activated as projectiles were detected approaching the UAE capital.
While interceptions were reported, officials say the attack still resulted in at least one fatality in Abu Dhabi. Further details on the victim’s identity, the exact location of the incident, and whether there were additional casualties have not been fully disclosed at this stage.
In an official statement cited by state media, the UAE condemned the incident as a “flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law.” The statement added that the country “reserves its full right to respond to this escalation,” indicating that Abu Dhabi is weighing its options as the situation develops.
The reported fatality follows earlier reports of explosions and air defense activity across parts of the Gulf, as several countries moved to tighten security measures and restrict airspace amid the ongoing escalation.
This is a breaking and developing story, and updates are expected as authorities release more information on the attack, interceptions, and the security situation in Abu Dhabi.