Geopolitical Conflict
UAE intercepts Iranian ballistic missile and 11 drones
UAE air defences intercepted one Iranian ballistic missile and 11 drones on April 7, 2026.
On April 7, 2026, the UAE Ministry of Defence reported that air defences successfully intercepted one Iranian ballistic missile and 11 drones launched from Iran. The event occurred during a period of heightened regional tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple Iranian missile and drone threats detected and engaged by UAE air defences. No civilian casualties were reported from this specific interception.
- Status
- active
- Location
- United Arab Emirates (multiple air defence zones)
- Date added
- 2026-04-08 03:07 UTC
- Added by
- dinaasiaapdrmis
- Last updated
- Source
- https://gulfnews.com
- Source published dsate/time
- Not provided
- Event date/time
- 2026-04-07 12:00 UTC
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