The UAE has revealed it has been struck by a ballistic missile as Iran today fires a barrage of 131 suicide drones towards Dubai. The UAE defence ministry said six drones fell inside the emirate as intercepted and destroyed six missiles in the latest salvo fired by Tehran. It comes as the Pentagon starts talks to buy Ukrainian-made drone interceptors to help counter attacks from Iranian Shahed rockets amid fears Gulf states could run out of missiles to defend themselves. One Ukrainian official told the Financial Times: 'It is obvious that there is a surge in interest in the Ukrainian drone interceptors, which can intercept the Shahed for a very low cost.' Elsewhere Azerbaijan became the latest country to be caught up in the war after Iranian drones struck an international airport and landed near a school.

Source: Daily Mail March 05, 2026 12:46 UTC