Dubai: Debris from an aerial interception struck the facade of a tower in Dubai Marina on Saturday evening, causing what officials described as a 'minor incident,' the Dubai Media Office said. In a statement, the office said authorities confirmed that debris from a successful interception operation hit the exterior of the tower. The situation has been contained and no injuries were reported, the statement added.

According to Anadolu Agency, earlier Saturday, the UAE Ministry of Defense stated that its air defense systems intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran targeting the country. The development came despite Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's remarks on Saturday that Iran would refrain from attacking neighboring states unless attacks were launched against the country from their territory.

Iran began launching missiles and drones on February 28 toward Israel and Gulf countries that host US military assets. Some of the strikes have caused casualties and damage to civilian sites, including ports and residential buildings. Tehran claims the attacks are in response to a US-Israeli military campaign against Iran that has resulted in significant casualties, including the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior military officials.