Day 31 of war: UAE engages 11 missiles, 27 drones from Iran
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]The UAE's ministry of defence announced that the UAE air defence systems on March 30, 2026, engaged 11 ballistic missiles and 27 drones launched from Iran.Since the start of the brazen Iranian attacks, the UAE Air Defence Forces have intercepted 425 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,941 drones.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The ministry also added that these attacks resulted in the death of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty and the death of a Moroccan national civilian contractor with the armed forces, in addition to 8 fatalities.The ministry reported that a total of 178 were also injured with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe.The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it is fully prepared to address any threats and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine the nation’s security, safeguarding its sovereignty, stability, and national interests and capabilities.UAE air defences engage 10 ballistic missiles, 45 UAVs from Iran on March 17 UAE tackles 7 missiles, 27 drones on March 13 as injuries rise to 141
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]
The UAE's ministry of defence announced that the UAE air defence systems on March 30, 2026, engaged 11 ballistic missiles and 27 drones launched from Iran.
Since the start of the brazen Iranian attacks, the UAE Air Defence Forces have intercepted 425 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,941 drones.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
The ministry also added that these attacks resulted in the death of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty and the death of a Moroccan national civilian contractor with the armed forces, in addition to 8 fatalities.
The ministry reported that a total of 178 were also injured with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe.
The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it is fully prepared to address any threats and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine the nation’s security, safeguarding its sovereignty, stability, and national interests and capabilities.
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