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In Short: UAE air defence systems engaged two ballistic missiles and three drones, the Ministry of Defence said, as the country prepares to confront threats from Iran.
On Friday, May 8, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) air defence systems intercepted two ballistic missiles and three unidentified aerial vehicles, also referred to as drones, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.
The Ministry of Defence announced early today that it was handling missile and drone threats from Iran, indicating ongoing tensions in the region.
In a prepared statement, the Ministry assured the public that it is fully equipped and ready to address any threats, emphasizing its firm stance against any actions that could jeopardize national security.
This incident follows a pattern of heightened tensions between the UAE and Iran, with both countries frequently engaging in verbal and military confrontations over regional issues.
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Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south.
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- Thu, Sep 03, 2026 | Rabi al-Awwal 21, 1448 | Fajr 04:41 | DXB 32.8 °C On Friday, May 8, UAE air defence systems engaged two ballistic missiles and three Unidentified Aerial Vehicles, also referred to as drones, the…
- Early today, the Ministry of Defence said that it was dealing with missile and drone threats from Iran.
- The Ministry of Defence said that it is fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country.