The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defence announced on Friday that the country's air defences are actively engaging with a missile and drone attack, as the Iran war ceasefire is challenged. The Ministry advised residents not to approach, photograph or touch any debris or fragments that have fallen as a result of successful air interceptions.

The US military had earlier intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday night and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for the attacks, according to the US Central Command.

The US military said no ships were hit and that it does not seek escalation but remains positioned and ready to protect American forces.

The tenuous ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held since April 8, despite the recent violence. The US President said the ceasefire was holding despite the violence.

The immediate next steps will involve continued monitoring of the situation and potential further responses from the US and UAE militaries, with the US Central Command saying it remains positioned and ready to protect American forces.