The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defense denied on Monday media reports claiming that Al Menhad Air Base was targeted by missiles, confirming that such reports are false. The Ministry stressed that the Armed Forces remain on a high state of readiness to respond to any threats that may arise to safeguard the UAE’s sovereignty, security and stability. The Ministry urged the public to rely on official sources for information and to refrain from spreading rumors or inaccurate information. Earlier, the Ministry said the UAE Air Force responded to a drone detected over the country’s territorial waters, approaching from Iran. It stressed that the Armed Forces remain on a high state of readiness to address any potential threats, while air defense systems continue to continuously monitor and safeguard the country’s airspace.
