UAE says air defence systems intercepting Iranian missiles and drones

UAE says air defence systems intercepting Iranian missiles and drones The United Arab Emirates' air defence systems were intercepting Iranian missiles and drones on Monday, the Gulf nation's defence ministry said. "UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran," the UAE ministry of defence posted on X. Earlier, Dubai authorities said a "drone-related incident" had sparked a fire near the airport and flights had been temporarily suspended.

Localisation: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:28:37 +0000