UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: United Arab Emirates

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UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks

The United Arab Emirates intercepted a drone coming from Iran over its territorial waters, denying reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase. This interception follows US strikes on Iranian launchers on Larak Island, prompting Iranian retaliation against US bases in Jordan and the UAE. The Iranian army stated that its attack targeted sites where US forces were stationed in response to casualties at Larak.

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