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        "id": 1589997,
        "msgid": "uae-intercepts-more-than-180-missiles-since-iran-launched-retaliatory-strikes-1772705621",
        "date": "2026-03-05 15:58:12",
        "title": "UAE intercepts more than 180 missiles since Iran launched retaliatory strikes",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The United Arab Emirates says its air defence has intercepted 186 ballistic missiles since Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Gulf states, destroying 172 and causing 13 to fall into the sea while one hit UAE territory. The defence ministry said the UAE operates a multi-layered, integrated air defence system and remains at high operational readiness, while urging the public to heed official guidance as the situation evolves.",
        "content": "<p>The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has intercepted more than 180\nballistic missiles since Iran launched retaliatory strikes against\nseveral Gulf states after being attacked by the United States and\nIsrael, according to the UAE Ministry of Defence. In a press conference,\nBrigadier General Abdulnasir Alhameedi, the ministry\u2019s spokesperson,\nstressed that the UAE remains at the highest level of operational\nreadiness to counter potential threats. \u2018Since the outset of Iran\u2019s\nattack, UAE air defence has engaged 186 ballistic missiles, with 172\nmissiles destroyed, while 13 missiles fell into the sea and one fell\ninside UAE territory,\u2019 authorities said, as quoted by the Emirates News\nAgency (WAM) in Jakarta on Thursday. Much of the impact recorded thus\nfar resulted from interceptor operations rather than direct strikes, he\nsaid. Alhameedi noted that the UAE Armed Forces operate a multi-layered,\nintegrated air defence system capable of countering a range of air\nthreats. \u2018The UAE also maintains a strategic ammunition stockpile\nsufficient to ensure the sustainability of defence operations over the\nlong term, thereby keeping combat readiness and national security\nintact,\u2019 he added. The defence system has been effective in intercepting\nballistic missiles in a timely manner, significantly reducing potential\nscale of damage and preventing loss of life and property. Nevertheless,\nthe UAE Ministry of Defence acknowledged that interceptor and air\ndefence operations have produced sonic booms heard across various\nregions of the country. The UAE Armed Forces continue to monitor\ndevelopments across land, sea and air, and the General Command remains\ncommitted to strengthening defence systems, early warning systems, and\nan integrated command structure to ensure rapid and accurate responses\nto any potential threat. The UAE Ministry of Defence also urged all\nresidents to follow official directions from authorities and stressed\nthe importance of obtaining information only from official sources. On\n28 February, the United States and Israel launched a series of strikes\nagainst several targets in Iran, including Tehran, with reports of\ndamage and civilian casualties. Iranian state television confirmed that\nSupreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in the attack. Iran then launched\nballistic missile strikes in retaliation against Israel and US military\nfacilities in several Gulf states, including the UAE.<\/p>",
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