UAE and Kuwait Intercept Large-Scale Iranian Missile and Drone Attack
Air defense forces in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait intercepted a massive coordinated aerial attack originating from Iran on April 3, 2026. The UAE destroyed 18 ballistic missiles and 47 drones, while Kuwait downed 9 missiles and 26 drones. However, an Iranian strike successfully hit Kuwait's Mina Al Ahmadi refinery and a water desalination plant, causing operational fires and material damage. The escalation comes as Iran threatens Gulf states that assist Western military operations.