UAE air force intercepts drone approaching from Iran – United Arab Emirates, 2026-08-31 | WarHeatMap.app

Home › United Arab EmiratesUAE air force intercepts drone approaching from IranThe UAE Ministry of Defence reported that its air force successfully intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle approaching from Iran over the country's territorial waters on August 31. The incident occurred amidst intensifying hostilities between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, following US strikes on Iranian launchers on Larak Island. UAE air-defence systems remain on high alert as regional tensions continue to escalate.
Date: 2026-08-31
Country: United Arab Emirates
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Severity: HIGH
Source: Dubai Standard
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