UAE Refuses to Be Drawn Into the War, Even as Iranian Missiles Rain Down

UAE refuses to be drawn into the war, even as Iranian missiles rain down

The country’s air-defence systems have been working, but the damage to the economy has been severe

UAE intercepts 14 missiles, 19 drones from Iran amid regional escalation

Defense Ministry says 4 people injured in fresh Iranian attacks

UAE air defences engage 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, 19 UAVs

Abu Dhabi:  The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that on Monday, April 6, 2026, the country’s air defences intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 19 UAVs launched from Iran.Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted a total of 519 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,210 drones.These attacks resulted in four injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe, bringing the total …