Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to UAE: US envoy
Summary
Israel has sent Iron Dome missile defense batteries and staff to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help protect against Iranian attacks. This marks the first time Israel’s Iron Dome system has been used outside its borders and shows growing ties between Israel and the UAE under the Abraham Accords.Key Facts
- Israel deployed Iron Dome missile defense systems and personnel to the UAE to defend against Iranian attacks.
- The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, confirmed this deployment officially for the first time.
- The Iron Dome system is an advanced air defense technology funded largely by the US government.
- The UAE and Bahrain are the only Gulf countries with official diplomatic ties to Israel via the Abraham Accords signed in 2020.
- The UAE and other Gulf states have suffered missile and drone strikes, which they blame on Iran.
- Iran says its attacks target US assets, while Gulf states accuse Iran of hitting civilian sites like airports and hotels.
- Huckabee encouraged Gulf States to choose between aligning with Israel and the US or with Iran.
- Despite Iranian attacks, many Gulf countries have not publicly strengthened ties with Israel or responded militarily.
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