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UAE forces intercept drone over territorial waters

Monday, 31 August 2026 10:24

By ARN News Staff

The UAE Armed Forces have dealt with a drone over the country's territorial waters that came from Iran, according to the Ministry of Defence.

The ministry said the Armed Forces remain on high alert and ready to respond to any threats.

It added that air defence systems continue to monitor and track the country's airspace around the clock.

The Ministry of Defence also urged the public to rely on official sources for information and avoid circulating rumours or false information.

UAE Air Force Responds to UAV over Territorial Waters Approaching from Iran

The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE Air Force responded to a UAV detected over the country’s territorial waters, approaching from Iran.

The Ministry affirmed that the Armed Forces remain on a… pic.twitter.com/cCSJSRX4HW
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) August 31, 2026

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