ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates said on Sunday that its air defense systems “successfully engaged” two drones launched from Iran as regional tensions continue to rise across the Gulf.In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Defense said the country had intercepted a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,265 drones since the Iranian attacks began in February.The ministry added that no casualties had been reported “in the past hours.”The latest incident comes amid heightened regional tensions following US and Israeli strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, which triggered attacks by Tehran against Israel and US allies in the Gulf region, alongside the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation efforts, but negotiations held later in Islamabad failed to secure a permanent agreement. The truce was later extended by US President Donald Trump without a fixed deadline, allowing diplomatic efforts to continue toward a broader resolution to the conflict.
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