- Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile hit a tower in Dubai Marina
- The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones on Saturday
- Earlier, the UAE President addressed the nation for the first time after the conflict started
Debris from an intercepted Iranian projectile struck a tower in Dubai Marina on Saturday, leaving smoke rising from its facade.
Dubai's government confirmed the incident shortly, saying air defence systems had successfully intercepted the incoming projectile, but falling debris had caused minor damage to the exterior of a building in the Marina.
"Authorities confirm that debris resulting from a successful interception caused a minor incident on the façade of a tower in Dubai Marina. The situation has been contained. No injuries were reported," the Dubai government's official media handle wrote on X.
Earlier, the United Arab Emirates' Defence Ministry said in a post on X, "air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran."
"Sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones," the statement added.
According to the ministry, 16 ballistic missiles were detected in total on Saturday, 15 were shot down, while one came down in the sea. Of 121 drones tracked, 119 were destroyed.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan earlier made a public address on Abu Dhabi TV, speaking directly to his nation for the first time since the conflict escalated.
The country "is in a period of war," he said, adding, "we will emerge stronger."
Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to the neighbouring countries for attacks launched during its war with Israel and the United States - but asserted that Tehran will not strike "unless they attack first"
"I must apologise on my own behalf and on behalf of Iran to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran. The interim leadership council agreed yesterday that no more attacks will be made on neighbouring countries and no missiles will be fired unless an attack on Iran originates from those countries," Pezeshkian said during an address broadcast by Iranian state TV.
Responding to Trump's demand on Friday for unconditional surrender, Pezeshkian said Iran's enemies "must take their wish for the unconditional surrender of the Iranian people to their graves."
The US and Israel carried out coordinated airstrikes across Iran on February 28 after stalled nuclear talks and claims that Iran had resumed its nuclear activities. The strikes, named 'Operation Epic Fury', targeted many Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran, and killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter.
