UAE says it intercepted a drone approaching from Iran

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The UAE defence ministry said the UAE Air Force responded to a UAV detected over the country’s territorial waters, approaching from Iran. The ministry said the drone was dealt with in the incident.

WHO: UAE Ministry of Defence

WHAT: UAE Air Force responded to and dealt with a UAV detected over UAE territorial waters approaching from Iran

WHEN: Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 2:41 AM ET

WHERE: United Arab Emirates

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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