August 31, 2026
UAE responds to drone over territorial waters approaching from Iran
Verified updates on the UAE response to a drone detected over its territorial waters, with official statements and independent reporting.
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UAE foreign ministry calls drone incident a dangerous escalation
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the intercepted drone incident over UAE territorial waters as a hostile Iranian attack and a dangerous escalation. The ministry said the UAE reserves its right to respond in accordance with international law and called for an immediate halt to attacks.
Independent reporting says no damage was immediately reported
Associated Press reported that there were no immediate reports of damage. AP said the UAE ministry later denied reports that Al Menhad Air Base in Dubai had been targeted by Iranian missiles.
UAE says air defences remain on alert
In its statement, the ministry said the armed forces remained on high alert and that air-defence systems were continuing to monitor the country’s airspace. It urged the public to rely on official information.
UAE says its air force responded to a drone over territorial waters
The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air force responded to an unmanned aerial vehicle detected over the country’s territorial waters and approaching from Iran. The statement did not specify the drone’s destination or say it was shot down.