UAE intercepts Iranian missile, drone swarm in major air defence action

The United Arab Emirates air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 33 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran on March 14, the country's Defence Ministry announced on social media platform X.

“Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1600 UAVs launched from Iran.

These attacks have resulted in 6 fatalities of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and 141 minor to moderate injuries among nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia and Sweden,” the ministry said.

UAE air defences engage 9 ballistic missiles, 33 UAVs.

The UAE air defence systems on 14th March engaged 9 ballistic missiles and 33 UAVs launched from Iran.

Since the onsets of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise… pic.twitter.com/22bLu5vdHH

— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 14, 2026

The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats, and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine State security in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and safeguards its national interests and capabilities.

By Jeyhun Aghazada