Scoop: Israel sent "Iron Dome" system and troops to UAE during Iran war
Summary
Israel sent an Iron Dome air defense system and troops to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help protect against Iranian missile and drone attacks during the war. This is the first time Israel has deployed the Iron Dome outside of Israel and the U.S., showing close military cooperation between Israel and the UAE.Key Facts
- The UAE has been targeted by Iran with around 550 missiles and over 2,200 drones since the war began.
- Many attacks were stopped, but some missiles and drones hit military and civilian sites in the UAE.
- The UAE used up most of its missile interceptors and asked Israel for help.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the deployment of the Iron Dome system and troops to the UAE.
- This is the first time Israel sent the Iron Dome to another country besides Israel and the U.S.
- The Israeli system intercepted dozens of Iranian missiles targeting the UAE.
- Israel and the UAE have strengthened military and intelligence cooperation during the conflict.
- The Israeli Air Force also struck missile sites in southern Iran to prevent attacks on the UAE and Gulf countries.
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