Two people were killed, and three others were injured when debris from an intercepted ballistic missile struck Sweihan Street early on Thursday, according to UAE officials.
Several cars were also damaged in the incident, which followed a series of missile and drone attacks believed to have originated from Iran.
Authorities emphasised the importance of relying on official information and urged the public to avoid spreading rumours.
The UAE Ministry of Defence explained that the explosions heard nationwide were caused by its air defence systems intercepting incoming missiles and drones.
The official message read: “Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in Sweihan Street, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.
“The incident resulted in the deaths of two unidentified individuals, three injuries, and damage to a number of cars. Further updates will be provided in due course.
“The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.”
These attacks occurred shortly after an Iranian national security expert stated on state television that Iran is “fully prepared” to invade the UAE and Bahrain if the United States makes a mistake in the region. In response to the ongoing threats, the UAE Interior Ministry issued a new air defence alert.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia reported intercepting and destroying 18 drones. Furthermore, Iranian attacks injured five people in Kafr Qasim, Israel, and one individual in the occupied West Bank. According to Iranian military sources, a new front could open in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the U.S. attempts to force passage through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about a wider regional escalation.
On Wednesday, an Iranian analyst warned that Tehran’s forces could invade the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, heightening tensions in the Gulf and sending a stark message to President Donald Trump.
Morteza Simiyari, speaking on Iranian state television, cautioned that “all major financial, trade, and banking centres in the UAE” could be targeted in retaliation for the country’s cooperation with the United States.
He said on Wednesday evening: “Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared, and if America makes any mistake in the region, they can carry out the operations to take over the coastlines of Bahrain and the UAE.
“They have conducted extensive drills for this.”
The analyst added: “A coastal invasion of the UAE and Bahrain has been part of the drills and plans of our armed forces. In the past few days, there have been false reports that Iranian (financial) assets have been confiscated in the UAE.
“This is aimed at pressuring the Iranians and carrying out psychological warfare. If officials in the UAE make such a serious mistake… remember that when our Bank Sepah was struck, and then the American Citibank in Dubai was targeted? In this case, all the main financial, trade, and banking- related centres in the UAE will be targeted.
“We are very serious with UAE officials, because of their ongoing cooperation with the United States.”
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