The United Arab Emirates intercepted several Iranian cruise missiles launched towards UAE territory on [DATE]. The interceptions occurred over the UAE's airspace near Abu Dhabi province.
The US conducted freedom of navigation operations as scheduled in the early morning, to which Iran responded by bombing ships and firing at US naval vessels.
US President Trump, in an interview with Fox News, threatened to "wipe Iran off the face of the earth" if the Islamic Republic attacks American ships escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
An Israeli military official stated that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are closely monitoring the escalation in the Gulf and remain on high alert, with air defense systems and offensive capabilities at a heightened readiness level since the ceasefire began. No changes have been made to the Home Front Command's civilian guidelines.
UAE Iranian cruise missile interceptions
