Iran fires 9 ballistic missiles, 35 drones at UAE today — Emirati Defense Ministry

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

A view of downtown Dubai on March 3, 2026. (Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
A view of downtown Dubai on March 3, 2026. (Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

Iran fired nine ballistic missiles at the UAE today, says the Emirati Defense Ministry, adding that eight were intercepted and one fell into the Persian Gulf.

Iran also launched 35 drones at the UAE, nine of which slipped past air defenses and impacted inside the country.

In total, Iran has fired 262 ballistic missiles and 1,475 drones at the UAE.

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