Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on February 289 said it had detected the launch of ballistic missiles from Iran toward Israeli territory and urged citizens to immediately move into safe rooms and other protected areas. Meanwhile Explosions were heard in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh hours after Israel and the US conducted joint attacks on Iran, plunging the Middle East into a new conflict. Two Abu Dhabi residents told the news agency AFP that they heard the blasts. Explosions were also heard in Doha and Riyadh, AFP reported.
The development comes amid sharply rising tensions in the Middle East after the United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes on Iran earlier in the day, fuelling concerns of a broader regional conflict with significant geopolitical and economic ramifications.
According to the IDF, sirens were expected to sound in multiple areas within minutes, warning residents of the incoming threat. Israelis receiving alerts have been instructed to enter designated safe rooms and protected spaces without delay.
In a post on X, the IDF said, “A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.”
The military emphasised the importance of adhering strictly to official guidance. “The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions — they save lives. Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice. Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines,” the statement added.
