UAE air defense intercepted 19 ballistic missiles and 26 drones from Iran on April 2, 2026
A total of 191 were also injured, ranging from minor to moderate to severe, of Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepalese, Nigerian, Omani, Jordanian, Palestinian, Ghanaian, Indonesian, Swedish, and Tunisian nationalities.
The Ministry of Defense affirms that it is on high alert and readiness to deal with any threats and to firmly counter all that targets the undermining of the state's security, in a manner that ensures the preservation of its sovereignty, security, and stability, and protects its interests and national capabilities.
Published on 4/4/2026