UAE Air Defences Intercept Missiles, Drones from Iran

On 23rd March 2026, the UAE’s air defence systems successfully intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 16 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran.

Since the start of these aggressive attacks, UAE air defences have engaged a total of 352 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,789 UAVs.

The recent strikes have claimed the lives of two UAE armed forces personnel, who were performing their national duty, as well as six foreign nationals from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Palestine.

Additionally, 161 people sustained injuries ranging from minor to severe. The injured include nationals from the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden, and Tunisia.

The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that the country remains fully prepared to face any threats and will continue to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and national interests.