{"id":2033,"date":"2026-03-08T07:45:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T07:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2033"},"modified":"2026-03-08T07:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T07:45:37","slug":"uae-warns-against-escalation-as-iran-launches-missile-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2033","title":{"rendered":"UAE Warns Against Escalation as Iran Launches Missile Attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ABU DHABI:<\/strong> President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the country was passing through a period of war but remained resilient, following Iranian missile and drone attacks amid escalating regional tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during a visit to people injured in recent strikes, the UAE president said the country would continue to fulfil its duty to protect its citizens and residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe UAE has thick skin and bitter flesh \u2014 we are no easy prey,\u201d Sheikh Mohammed said in remarks broadcast by Abu Dhabi TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the country, which comprises seven emirates including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, would ensure the safety of everyone living in the federation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe UAE is in a period of war, but we will emerge stronger,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call for de-escalation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Separately, an Emirati official said the UAE wanted an immediate end to Iranian attacks on Gulf countries that are not directly involved in the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official warned that further escalation would increase instability in the region and called for efforts to prevent the conflict from spreading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe want the war to be contained and not expanded,\u201d the official said, urging Iran to halt attacks on neighbouring states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missile and drone interceptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier, the UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted multiple Iranian missiles and drones targeting the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a statement posted on X, air defences detected 16 ballistic missiles, of which 15 were intercepted and destroyed while one fell into the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ministry said air defence systems also detected 121 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), of which 119 were intercepted while two fell inside UAE territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials said a total of 1,305 Iranian UAVs had been detected so far, with 1,229 intercepted and 76 falling within the country. 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