Missile and drone warning sirens are active in the UAE again, with defence systems activated again, according to Fars

This headline indicates an escalation in military alertness in the UAE, likely raising concerns about regional security.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 5 Apr 2026, 23:49 UTCOn the live feed at 23:29 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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Missile and drone warning sirens are active in the UAE again, with defence systems activated again, according to Fars

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Several powerful explosions were heard in Tehran, according to TASS

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15 ships passed through Hormuz in 24 hours with permission from Iran, according to Fars

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