Iran launched 3,300 missiles, drones at UAE; most targeted civilian sites: Gargash
Summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
News
Named sources
Ongoing story
- UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said Iran launched 3,300 missiles and drones at the UAE over several weeks.
- He said most attacks targeted civilian infrastructure and that UAE air defences intercepted most of the projectiles.
- Gargash said the attacks highlighted the UAE's military capabilities and national resilience, while non-oil foreign trade grew 13% in the first half of the year.
Iran launched 3,300 missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates over several weeks, most of them aimed at civilian infrastructure, UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said.
Speaking at a special address at the Hili forum, Gargash said UAE air defences intercepted most of the projectiles. He said the sustained attacks demonstrated both the capabilities of the UAE Armed Forces and the country's broader national resilience.
Gargash also pointed to economic activity during the attacks. Even while missiles were still in the air, the UAE's non-oil foreign trade grew by 13% in the first half of the year, he said.
He added that the attacks had not curtailed the UAE's development ambitions and that the country's goals remained firmly on course.
About this summary
Originally published by Khaleej Times. Summarized and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
More Stories
From Our Blog
News in Translation: What Gets Lost, and How We Keep the Framing
Diaspora Media: How Communities Follow News From Home
Traveling Where the Press Is Not Free: How to Read the News There
The Digital Nomad's Guide to Local News
The Same Story, Different Countries: How Coverage Changes at the Border
