Missile Attack By Houthi Rebels In UAE: 'Houthi Rebels Targeted US Military Base In Abu Dhabi'

The United Arab Emirates and U.S. officials say a missile strike by Houthi rebels on Monday struck the Al-Zafra military base in the state capital, Abu Dhabi, where about 2,000 U.S. troops are stationed. In addition to the UAE military operation, US-made Patriot missiles were also used to intercept.

Capt. Bill Urban, a spokesman for the U.S. Central Command, said in a statement that U.S. forces fired several Patriot missiles in response to two missiles fired at al-Zafra military base, as well as UAE forces.

No one was killed in the Houthi rebel attack on Monday, according to US and Emirati officials.

UAE Claims To Have Destroyed Two Ballistic Missiles Fired By Houthi Rebels, Two Injured In Attack In Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates says two ballistic missiles fired at its territory by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Monday morning have been destroyed and that no one was killed in the attack.

The UAE is part of a Saudi-led military coalition fighting Houthi rebels, and this is the second time in a few days that Houthi rebels have tried to target the UAE.

The latest missiles were aimed at the state of Abu Dhabi, where three people, were killed in a January 17 drone strike on the port.

UAE: Houthi Rebels Threaten 'More Attacks' In UAE, Reports Of Casualties Following Saudi Coalition Bombing In Sanaa

Yemen's Houthi rebels have threatened more airstrikes if the United Arab Emirates does not stop its offensive against Yemen.

A spokesman for the Houthi rebels warned ordinary citizens and international companies to stay away from key installations in the UAE, where more attacks could take place in the future.

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One Pakistani and two Indian nationals were killed and six others were injured when three oil tankers exploded in the port area of ​​Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates on Monday.

UAE: Drone Strike Must Be Punished

The UAE Foreign Ministry has condemned the drone strike by Houthi rebels in a statement and said "it will be punished." "The United Arab Emirates has the right to retaliate against this terrorist attack," the statement said, according to Reuters.

One Pakistani and two Indian nationals were killed in explosions in three oil tankers in the port area of ​​the United Arab Emirates on Monday, according to Abu Dhabi police.

According to the Emirati news agency WAM, Abu Dhabi police said after the attack that in addition to the casualties, six people were injured in the fire that broke out after the blast.

Abu Dhabi Drone Attack: At Least Three Dead In An Explosion In Abu Dhabi After A Drone Attack

"Small flying objects, possibly drones, were detected that fell in two areas and would have caused the explosion and fire," the police said.

At least three people died and six others were injured this Monday by an explosion caused by a fire in the industrial zone of Abu Dhabi, while the Emirate Police investigates whether it is an attack carried out with drones.

"The event caused the death of a Pakistani citizen and two Indian citizens, and another 6 suffered minor and moderate injuries," according to the official Emirati news agency WAM, which noted that the Police have managed to control the fire "that broke out this morning in the Mussafah area, near the depots of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which caused the explosion of three fuel tanks".

What Does Israel Want From UAE Friendship?

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has become the first Israeli leader to visit the United Arab Emirates. Naftali Bennett is working to improve relations with Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, in the face of growing tensions with Iran.

A year after the resumption of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Raed of Abu Dhabi has met with the Israeli Prime Minister.

The Israeli prime minister said he wanted to boost economic and trade ties between the two countries.