The United Arab Emirates reported detecting a drone over its territorial waters on Monday, which the Defence Ministry said approached from the direction of Iran. The ministry did not provide further specifics about the incident but emphasized that the UAE armed forces remain on high alert to address potential threats.

In a separate statement, Iran’s military claimed it had launched dozens of drones targeting Al Minhad Air Base, located southeast of Dubai. The announcement, carried by the Tasnim news agency, did not specify the outcome of the alleged attack.

However, the Emirati Defence Ministry categorically denied that the air base had been struck by missiles, dismissing those reports as unfounded. No damage or casualties have been reported, and the UAE has not confirmed any impact from the drone incursion.

Gulf countries, including the UAE, host significant U.S. military installations and have been frequent targets of Iranian retaliatory operations amid the escalating conflict that began six months ago. This incident underscores ongoing tensions in the region, where security forces continue heightened vigilance against drone and missile threats.