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Iran and the United Arab Emirates are linked through a period of military escalation where Iran targeted infrastructure and military bases within the UAE [1], [2], [3]. The UAE responded by intercepting these attacks [4], condemning Iran's actions as a violation of sovereignty [5], and maintaining a security posture specifically focused on countering Iran's missile program [6], [7].
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perspectiveAnwar Gargash, a diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, characterized Iran's approach as irrational and stated that Iran was isolating itself by failing to respond to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) diplomacy.
accountThe United Arab Emirates' air defense systems intercepted several Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, though debris from these intercepts caused damage and casualties.
accountIran expanded the circle of combatants during the conflict by targeting infrastructure in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.
perspectiveThe United Arab Emirates condemned Iran's missile strikes as a direct violation of sovereignty and international law, and criticized Iran's efforts to regionalize the conflict.
accountDuring the escalation linked to US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian missiles or projectiles hit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, despite none of these states launching attacks against Iran from their territory.
claimThe United Arab Emirates maintains a security partnership with the United States while simultaneously aligning with Israel on regional concerns, specifically regarding Iran's missile program and its network of regional militias.
accountFollowing joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks against US military bases in the United Arab Emirates, including Al Dhafra Air Base.