UAE closes airspace amid missile and drone threats

UAE closes airspace amid missile and drone threats The United Arab Emirates has temporarily closed its airspace as an “exceptional precautionary measure,” the country’s state news agency reported, citing aviation authorities. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Defence said air defence systems were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. Authorities said the precautionary step was taken to ensure flight safety as regional tensions continue to escalate.

Localisation: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:40:30 +0000