Sri Lanka, May 4 -- UPDATE: The UAE's defence ministry said it has intercepted three missiles launched from Iran, while a fourth fell into the sea.

In a post on social media, it said explosions heard in parts of the country were due to the interceptions.

This comes shortly after the country's emergency management authority said it was responding to missile threats.

Iran has not commented on the attack.

The United Arab Emirates on Monday sent out an alert for potential missile threats throughout the country, the first in just under a month when the United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire.

The alert was issued in multiple emirates, including Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. An all-clear alert was issued shortly afterward.

Earlier on Mon...