The United Arab Emirates said on Sunday that its air defense systems have successfully intercepted two drones from Iran, at a time of escalating regional tensions, Anadolu reports.

The Defense Ministry said in a statement that it has intercepted a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,265 drones since the Iranian attacks began in February.

No casualties were reported. “in the last few hours,” she added.

Regional tensions have escalated since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, prompting Tehran to retaliate against Israel and U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf, as well as closing the Strait of Hormuz.

A ceasefire came into effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but talks in Islamabad failed to produce a deal. stable. The ceasefire was then extended by Donald Trump without a specific deadline, paving the way for diplomacy towards a permanent solution to the conflict

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