India, April 8 -- The United Arab Emirates activated its air defense systems on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, shortly after reports of a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Despite the diplomatic progress announced by President Donald Trump just hours earlier, the UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed it was actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran.

Loud explosions were reported in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as air defense systems successfully neutralized aerial targets, according to witnesses and official statements.

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