UAE closes airspace amid missile and drone threats

Middle East Eye · March 17, 2026 War

UAE closes airspace amid missile and drone threats The United Arab Emirates has temporarily closed its airspace as an “exceptional precautionary measure,” the country’s state news agency reported, citing aviation authorities. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Defence said air defence systems were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. Authorities said the precautionary step was taken to ensure flight safety as regional tensions continue to escalate.

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