The United Arab Emirates said Saturday that it detected 229 missiles and 1,305 drones since the start of “Iranian” attacks on Feb. 28, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the UAE Defense Ministry said that 16 ballistic missiles were detected on Saturday, of which 15 were destroyed, while the remaining missile fell into the sea. It added that 121 drones were detected on Saturday, with 119 intercepted, while two fell inside the country, according to the statement. The ministry said that since Feb. 28, 221 ballistic missiles had been detected, with 205 destroyed, 14 falling into the sea, and two landing within the country’s territory. It also noted that eight cruise missiles were detected and destroyed. READ: US-Israeli bases are ‘legitimate targets’: […]
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Read Full Article on Middle East Monitor →![Missiles launched from Iran in retaliation for Israeli attacks are seen in the night sky over the city of Hebron in the West Bank on March 06, 2026. [Wisam Hashlamoun - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AA-20260307-40755048-40755039-IRANIAN_MISSILES_SEEN_OVER_HEBRON_FOLLOWING_RETALIATORY_STRIKES-1.jpg)
