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UAE says its air defense systems are intercepting Iranian missiles and drones
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe United Arab Emirates’ air defense systems are intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, the Gulf nation’s Defense Ministry says.
“UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran,” the UAE Ministry of Defense writes on X.
Earlier, Dubai authorities said a “drone-related incident” had sparked a fire near the airport and flights had been temporarily suspended.
Iran has fired missiles at the UAE throughout the war with the US and Israel that began on February 28.
Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.
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