It is not officially clear what specifically was the mark of Iran's missiles, but it is likely that they were American military bases. The UAE Ministry of Defence reported that the air defence of that country managed to intercept a "certain number of missiles". However, shards of 1 of the captured rockets killed 1 civilian person. There were besides material damage. The UAE criticized the attack, identifying it as unprovoked and escalating. They have reserved for themselves the right to reply, emphasizing the state's categorical opposition to attacks on civilian facilities, institutions and state institutions. It has been noted that specified actions constitute "a dangerous escalation and a cowardly act that threatens the safety of civilians and undermines stability". The Ministry stressed that these attacks constitute a gross violation of national sovereignty and global law, and that the State reserves the full right to respond to this escalation and take all essential measures to defend its territory, its citizens and its residents.
