In a testament to advanced military preparedness, the United Arab Emirates repelled yet another Iranian assault on Wednesday. The Ministry of Defense reported neutralizing 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones, ensuring no breaches in the nation’s airspace.
Reflecting on the sustained campaign, officials noted that UAE defenses have now intercepted 327 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and a whopping 1,699 UAVs since Iranian provocations began. Tragically, the defense of the homeland claimed two soldiers’ lives, with six expatriate civilians from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Palestine also perishing in the attacks.
Injuries mounted to 158, affecting people from over two dozen countries: UAE nationals, Egyptians, Sudanese, Ethiopians, Filipinos, Pakistanis, Iranians, Indians, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans, Azerbaijanis, Yemenis, Ugandans, Eritreans, Lebanese, Afghans, Bahrainis, Comorans, Turks, Iraqis, Nepalis, Nigerians, Omanis, Jordanians, Palestinians, Ghanaians, Indonesians, Swedes, and Tunisians. The ministry detailed a spectrum of wounds from minor to critical.
Declaring full readiness against all threats, the UAE pledged a firm response to any attempts undermining its security. Amid these developments, PM Narendra Modi held talks with President Mohamed bin Zayed, condemning the strikes that killed innocents and hit civilian targets. Their conversation covered West Asia’s volatility, aligning on the imperative of uninterrupted shipping via the Strait of Hormuz.
India and UAE committed to joint efforts for regional peace. Modi’s X post captured the essence: Eid wishes, attack denunciations, navigation security emphasis, and a united front for swift stability restoration.