The UAE on Sunday declared it was in a "state of defence" in response to "brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression" which has included the launch of more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones targeting infrastructure and civilian sites.
The UAE Foreign Ministry said the continued Iranian attacks - which have resulted in the deaths of 4 people and more than 100 injuries - were a "direct threat" to the nation's security and stability and a breach of international law.
The UAE stresses that it does not seek to be drawn into conflicts or escalation, the ministry said.
"These attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter, an infringement of the UAE’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a direct threat to its security and stability," the UAE Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
"However, the UAE reaffirms its full right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, national security, and territorial integrity, and to ensure the safety of its citizens and residents, in accordance with international law and the UN Charter," it added.
The statement came after UAE air defence systems on Sunday destroyed a further 16 ballistic missiles and 113 drones launched from Iran.
The Ministry of Defence said another ballistic missile fell in the sea and four drones fell in the territory of the state.
It said that a total of 238 ballistic missiles have been detected, of which 221 were shot down, since the start of the "blatant Iranian" aggression on the UAE on Saturday, February 28.
Also, 1,422 Iranian drones have been identified, 1,342 of which were intercepted. Eight cruise missiles have been destroyed.
Residents in Abu Dhabi and Dubai were earlier urged to take shelter on Sunday morning as the UAE faced a new wave of Iranian strikes.
Three mobile phone alerts warning of incoming missile threats sounded in Abu Dhabi between 8.30am and 10.55am.
Residents in Dubai also received the third warning notice, calling on them to take shelter.
Authorities described the threats on Sunday as potential inbound missiles.
The National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority called on the public to “remain in a safe location” while the country's air defence systems dealt with the threat.
As of Saturday, a total of 221 ballistic missiles have been detected, of which 205 have been destroyed, while 14 fell into the sea and two missiles landed within the territory of the UAE.
A total of 1,305 Iranian drones have also been detected, of which 1,229 were intercepted, while 76 drones fell within the territory of the UAE. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed, said the ministry.
The Ministry of Defence said it remains "fully prepared to deal with any threats" and would respond firmly to undermine the country's security.
Pakistan consulate offers support after citizen killed
Late on Saturday authorities in Dubai said debris from an aerial interception fell on a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, killing a Pakistani citizen.
The motorist's death raised the toll from Iran's missile and drone attacks on the UAE to four.
Two of the deceased were Pakistani citizens, with the other two people killed from Nepal and Bangladesh.
A total of 112 people have been injured as a result of the Israeli strikes.
The Pakistan consulate in Dubai extended its condolences following the man's death and pledged its support to his family.
"We are profoundly saddened to confirm that a Pakistani national lost his life yesterday in Dubai's Al Barsha area due to falling debris following the interception of an incoming missile," the Pakistan Consulate General Dubai said in a statement shared on social media platform X.
"Our Consulate General in Dubai is in direct contact with local authorities to assist the family and facilitate the repatriation process as quickly as possible. In this hour of grief, we share in the family’s pain and offer our most sincere prayers."
Dubai's Media Office said debris from another interception damaged the facade of a tower in Dubai Marina, with no injuries reported.
