US Confirms Israel Delivered Iron Dome Batteries to UAE

Middle Eastern outlets describe the UAE as trying to shield itself from Iranian attacks while avoiding being dragged openly into Israel’s war with Iran. They highlight Abu Dhabi’s anger at Tehran’s strikes and its quiet security ties with Israel, including Iron Dome batteries and reported visits by Israeli officials. They expect the UAE to keep denying any direct combat role while deepening defence links with Western and Israeli partners.

• •UAE leaders condemn Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries as unjustified aggression against their territory.
• •Abu Dhabi has accepted Israeli Iron Dome batteries to strengthen its air defences against Iranian missiles and drones.
• •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Israeli security officials held secret meetings with UAE leaders during the Iran war.
• •UAE officials publicly deny Netanyahu’s reported visit to avoid domestic and regional backlash over open ties with Israel.
• •Gulf states hosting US forces are under pressure from Iran, which brands them partners in the war even when they deny involvement.