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CORRECTED: UAE says responding to Iranian missile, drone attacks
Dubai, March 22 (AFP) Mar 22, 2026
The United Arab Emirates said it was responding to incoming aerial attacks from Iran on Sunday.

"UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran," the defence ministry said in a statement, explaining "the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones".


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