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Israel Deploys Iron Dome to UAE After Iran Missile Assault

4/27/2026

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Israel sent an Iron Dome battery and dozens of soldiers to the United Arab Emirates, the first Gulf deployment of the system.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the deployment after a call with Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed.
Iran launched about 550 missiles and over 2,200 drones at the UAE, striking the U.S. consulate and airfields while Emirati officials praised Israel and the United States for the assistance.

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Israel sent an Iron Dome battery and dozens of soldiers to the United Arab Emirates, the first Gulf deployment of the system.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the deployment after a call with Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed.
Iran launched about 550 missiles and over 2,200 drones at the UAE, striking the U.S. consulate and airfields while Emirati officials praised Israel and the United States for the assistance.