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UAE says targeted with 17 Iranian missiles, 35 drones since start of ceasefire
 Dubai, April 8 (AFP) Apr 08, 2026
 The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday that 17 Iranian missiles and 35 drones had targeted its territory despite a US announcement of a two-week ceasefire with the Islamic republic.

"Blatant Iranian attacks since the ceasefire took effect have reached 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones, and the air defences have successfully dealt with them," the UAE's defence ministry said in a statement on X.

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