"The UAE is considering taking active defensive measures against Iran. Although it has not been involved in the war in any way, it has still endured 800 projectiles. The view in the UAE is that no country in the world would fail to evaluate its defensive posture under such circumstances."
"The Emirati defense ministry said Tuesday that Iran had launched 186 ballistic missiles at the UAE - 172 were intercepted, 13 fell into the sea and one landed on Emirati territory. An additional 812 drones were detected, of which 755 were intercepted and 57 made impact within the country. Three foreign nationals have been killed and around 70 wounded."
"Iran's attacks against Gulf states was a miscalculation and has isolated Iran at a critical juncture. Your war is not with your neighbors, and this escalation only reinforces the narrative that Iran is the primary source of danger in the region and that its missile program is a constant source of instability."
The UAE has experienced the most Iranian attacks of any country since the war began, receiving approximately 800 projectiles without direct involvement in the conflict. Iranian strikes targeted multiple Gulf states on the first day of war, expanding to additional countries on the second day. The UAE intercepted 172 of 186 ballistic missiles and 755 of 812 drones, though some projectiles caused damage including fires at Jebel Ali Port and strikes on Dubai infrastructure. Three foreign nationals were killed and approximately 70 wounded. UAE officials characterize Iran's attacks as a miscalculation that has isolated Iran regionally. The UAE is evaluating its defensive posture and reserves the right to respond with necessary protective measures.
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