UAE says air defences engage missiles, drones as flights diverted


May 4 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates said ⁠its air defences were engaging missile and drone threats on Monday evening as firefighters battled a blaze ⁠at a major oil industry zone following a drone attack which authorities said had originated from Iran.

The ‌Gulf Arab state's foreign ministry said in a statement that the attacks marked a serious escalation and posed a direct threat to the country's security, adding that the UAE reserved its "full and legitimate right" to respond.

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