UAE Intercepts 7 Iranian Ballistic Missiles, 27 Drones in Latest Attack

The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems engaged and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 27 drones launched from Iran in the latest escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict.

According to the UAE’s Ministry of Defence, the projectiles were detected and neutralised on March 13, with defence systems successfully preventing the weapons from reaching their intended targets. Authorities said the country remains on high alert and fully prepared to counter any threats to national security.

Officials noted that the latest incident forms part of a broader wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting countries hosting Western military assets in the region. Since the attacks began, the UAE’s air defence forces have engaged hundreds of missiles and more than a thousand drones, destroying most before they could strike populated areas.

Despite the high interception rate, the conflict has caused casualties and infrastructure damage across the country. Reports indicate that several people have been killed and more than 100 injured since the start of the attacks, with debris from intercepted missiles occasionally falling in residential areas.

The attacks come amid a wider regional conflict involving Iran, the United States and its allies, with tensions spreading across parts of the Middle East. UAE officials have called for an end to hostilities and urged diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the region.