Several Gulf nations have reported missile and drone attacks on their territories, hours after Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday said its air defences “are actively engaging” incoming missiles and drones from Iran.

The UAE’s Defence Ministry said in a statement that the sounds of explosions heard in different areas across the country were caused by air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

“The air defences are currently dealing with missiles and drones coming from Iran,” the ministry said.

Operations at Abu Dhabi’s Habshan gas complex were also temporarily suspended after a fire broke out early Wednesday due to falling debris, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said.

The interception also injured two Emiratis and one Indian national, the media office added.

Kuwait also ?said its ?air defences were ?intercepting a wave of Iranian drones ?launched since 8am (05:00 GMT), according to its army.

The ?Kuwaiti army said ?some drones targeted vital ?oil facilities, ?power stations ?and water desalination plants, causing ?serious infrastructure damage.

Kuwait’s Defence Ministry said in a statement that its air defence systems responded to “intense hostile Iranian attacks,” adding that a total of 28 drones were dealt with.

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior also reported alleged Iranian attacks, which injured two people, hours after the US announced the ceasefire with Iran.

Credit: aljazeera.com

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