ISTANBUL

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.

Earlier Saturday, the UAE Ministry of Defense said its air defense systems intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran targeting the country.

The development came despite Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian saying 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 Feb. 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 says the attacks are in response to a US-Israeli military campaign against Iran that has killed hundreds of people, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior military officials.