ISTANBUL

An Asian driver was killed Saturday evening after debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area of Dubai, authorities said.

The Dubai Media Office said in a statement that debris resulting from an aerial interception struck a vehicle in the area.

The incident resulted in the death of the driver, whom authorities identified as an Asian national. No further details were provided.

Earlier Saturday, the same office said debris from an aerial interception struck the facade of a tower in Dubai Marina, causing what officials described as a “minor incident.” Authorities said the situation was contained and no injuries were reported.

Earlier in the day, 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.