UAE says air defences intercepted Iranian missiles and drones

UAE says air defences intercepted Iranian missiles and drones The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence says its air defences intercepted 13 Iranian ballistic missiles and 27 drones on Wednesday. Since the start of the Israeli-US war and the retalitory Iranian attacks, the ministry says it has engaged 327 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,699 drones.

Localisation: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:19:45 +0000