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UAE says targeted by two Iranian drones

Published: 10 May 2026 - 02:33 pm | Last Updated: 10 May 2026 - 02:33 pm
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Dubai: The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted two Iranian drones on Sunday as a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war came under strain.

"UAE air defence systems successfully engaged two UAVs launched from Iran," the defence ministry said in a statement on X.

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