Israel sent air defence system and troops to UAE during Iran war, report says

Israel sent air defence system and troops to UAE during Iran war, report says Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 08:14 Axios says the move marks the first time Israel has sent an Iron Dome battery to another country UAE's Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan (R) receiving Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi on 6 April 2025 (WAM via AFP) Off Israel supplied the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with an Iron Dome air defence system, along with troops to operate it, during the war on Iran , Axios reported on Sunday, citing several officials. According to the US news outlet, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to send an Iron Dome battery, complete with interceptors and several dozen soldiers trained to operate it, early in the conflict. The move, which followed a call between Netanyahu and Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed, marks the first time Israel has sent an Iron Dome battery to another country, Israeli officials told the site.