Israel Deployed Iron Dome in UAE, Intercepted Dozens of Iranian Missiles During War

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Israel deployed an Iron Dome battery to the UAE early in the war with Iran, along with troops to operate it.

•⁠ ⁠It marked the first known time the system was sent to a country outside Israel and the United States.

•⁠ ⁠Iran launched around 550 ballistic and cruise missiles, along with more than 2,200 drones, at the UAE during the conflict.

•⁠ ⁠After a call between Netanyahu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed, the system was sent and intercepted dozens of incoming missiles.