UAE says its Air Defences intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 25 drones launched from Iran

United Arab Emirates’ Defence Ministry says its air defences intercepted four ballistic missiles and 25 drones launched from Iran yesterday, with explosions heard over several urban areas.

In a separate incident, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported a projectile had detonated close to a bulk carrier about 15 nautical miles off the coast of Sharjah.

In Lebanon, Israeli forces have stepped up both air and ground operations, with the military confirming strikes on bridges over the Litani River aimed at disrupting Hezbollah’s supply routes.

Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has warned that pressure on Iranian-aligned groups will increase further in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced the 74th wave of its Operation True Promise 4, saying it involved the use of heavy missiles targeting military and security sites in Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva, Holon and Ramat Gan.

Akashvani correspondent reports, in Tehran, the tone is defiant and the threats are escalating. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the 74th wave of its Operation True Promise 4, describing it as involving super-heavy missiles and claiming strikes on military and security targets in Israel.

Iran’s parliament speaker went further on social media, warning that if Iranian power plants are attacked, the critical infrastructure, energy infrastructure and oil facilities throughout the region will be considered legitimate targets and will be destroyed in an irreversible manner, and the price of oil will remain high for a long time.

Meanwhile, Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and permanent representative to the International Maritime Organisation said the strait will remain open to all nations – except for Iran’s enemies and that safe passage is possible once necessary security arrangements with Tehran are made.