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UAE air defenses intercept Iranian missiles, drones

Explosions reported in the UAE as multi-layered air defenses intercepted missiles and drones overnight.
WHO: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense; UAE air defense systems
WHAT: Intercepted ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned drones
WHEN: May 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM ET
WHERE: United Arab Emirates
WHY: The UAE Ministry of Defense says its air defense network intercepted a barrage of incoming Iranian missiles and drones.
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