Israel sends Iron Dome and troops to UAE during Iran war – report
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 09:28 UTC
- Sources: Times of Israel
According to Axios, Israel deployed its missile defense system, Iron Dome, and troops to help defend the UAE during the Iran war. This is reportedly the first time the Iron Dome has been used outside of Israel and the US.
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