The UAE Defence Ministry said its forces remain on high alert and are prepared to respond to threats to the country’s security and sovereignty.

US President Donald Trump remains central to the rapidly evolving conflict. His latest moves and statements are being closely watched as regional tensions continue to rise.

The missile scare comes as the UAE moves to pause trade-related activity with Iran, signalling the growing economic fallout from the escalating conflict.

Tehran has rejected Abu Dhabi’s allegation, adding another layer of tension to an already volatile situation in the region. UAE foreign ministry communications director Afra Al Hameli said, “In light of regional escalations... all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice.” 

The first UAE statement came nearly two hours after a brief phone alert warned residents of a potential missile threat. “Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, immediately seek a safe place in the closest secure building,” the interior ministry said in the phone alert, which was lifted shortly afterwards.

A later assessment indicated that the missiles may have been targeting maritime traffic. Both missiles ultimately fell into the sea, according to UAE authorities.

The UAE Defence Ministry said its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran. One reportedly fell outside UAE territorial waters, while the other landed within them.

The UAE remains on alert after a missile threat triggered emergency warnings across the country. Authorities later declared the situation safe and urged residents to resume normal activities.

The UAE remained on high alert after emergency missile warnings were issued across the country. Abu Dhabi said its air defences detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, while Tehran denied the allegation. Follow all the latest developments from the UAE, Iran and the wider West Asia conflict here.