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UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters after US-Iran exchange of fire

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The United Arab Emirates’ air force intercepted an Iranian drone over the country’s territorial waters on Monday, according to the Defense Ministry. The incident followed an exchange of fire between the United States and Iran over the weekend, marking the first reported action in a month.

Discovered 2026-08-31T00:05:06.567171-07:00 | 2026-08-31T00:05:06.567171-07:00

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  • The interception adds a direct UAE-Iran military incident to a regional security environment already affected by renewed US-Iran hostilities.
  • The reported location over UAE territorial waters underscores the exposure of Gulf airspace and maritime approaches to Iranian drone activity.
  • The Defense Ministry said the incident was the first action in a month, providing a signal of changed regional operating conditions for airlines, airports and defense planners.

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