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UAE air defences respond to missile, drone threats

The UAE’s air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
Gulf leaders condemn Iranian attacks in call with UAE President

Leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain have expressed their strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks during separate calls with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Gargash says Iran is 'responsible for exacerbating crisis in Arabian Gulf'

Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, has called Iran the "source of danger and threat to regional security and stability" a day after the country faced multiple attacks.
UAE to mark 50 years of armed forces unification

The UAE will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unification of its armed forces on Wednesday, reflecting five decades of achievements in defending sovereignty and safeguarding national gains.
World leaders condemn renewed Iranian attacks on UAE

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron were among world leaders who strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks targeting the UAE, pledging continued support for the country.

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