The United Arab Emirates’ air defence forces intercepted 23 ballistic missiles launched by Iran on April 4, the country’s Ministry of Defense announced on X.


In addition, 56 Iranian attack drones were intercepted and destroyed, according to the ministry.






Since the start of the US military operation, the UAE has intercepted nearly 500 Iranian ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, and over 2,100 drones. The attacks have resulted in the deaths of two military personnel and 11 civilians.


By Jeyhun Aghazada