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UAE says air defences responding to Iran missile, drone attack

Published March 8, 2026 Updated March 8, 2026 10:36am
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The United Arab Emirates has said its air defence systems are intercepting missiles and drones launched from Iran, reports AFP.

“UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran,” the defence ministry said in a post on X, adding sounds of explosions were a result of the systems “intercepting missiles and drones”.

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