🇦🇪 UAE — Live Missile & Drone Strikes Map
Current status: Under Attack. Last updated: 2026-03-21T19:26:23.757Z
Off the coast of UAE: F-16 Fighting Falcon intercepted a Shahed-136 drone.; Dubai area: Multiple explosions heard from air defense interceptions of Iranian missiles and drones; UAE systems intercep...
Strike Locations in UAE
Palm Jumeirah
Hotel hit by missile debris, 1 Pakistani killed
Intelligence: Hotel hit by missile debris from Iranian attack, resulting in 1 Pakistani killed and fires; part of broader strikes on UAE civilian sites hosting US assets, challenging Gulf stability.
Weapon: ballistic missile (debris)
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Burj Al-Arab
Fire and smoke near landmark
Intelligence: Fire and smoke near landmark hotel caused by intercepted Iranian drone or missile debris; limited damage but symbolic hit on UAE luxury icon amid retaliatory barrage on Gulf states.
Weapon: drone/missile (debris)
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Jebel Ali Port
Dark smoke, fires at major port
Intelligence: Dark smoke and fires at major port from debris of intercepted Iranian missile/drone; temporary operations suspension, no casualties but disruption to key trade hub.
Weapon: missile/drone (debris)
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Abu Dhabi Airport
1 killed, 7 wounded
Intelligence: 1 killed, 7 wounded from shrapnel/debris of intercepted Iranian drone targeting Zayed International Airport; part of strikes on US-allied Gulf infrastructure.
Weapon: drone (debris)
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Al Dhafra Air Base
US Air Force base targeted
Intelligence: US Air Force base targeted by Iranian ballistic missiles, intercepted by THAAD and UAE defenses; no confirmed casualties or major damage, key hub for US operations degraded in threat but intact.
Weapon: ballistic missiles
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Dubai International Airport
Flights suspended
Intelligence: Flights suspended after damage from Iranian missile/drone strike or debris, 4 injured; major transit hub disrupted amid broader Gulf attacks on airports.
Weapon: missile/drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Abu Dhabi Airport (Zayed International Airport)
Reported hit with 1 dead and 7 injured amid Iranian attacks
Intelligence: Reported hit with 1 dead and 7 injured from Iranian drone barrage shrapnel; repeated strikes on UAE airports hosting US assets signal escalation against allies.
Weapon: drone (shrapnel)
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Ras al-Khaimah
Iranian drone strikes reported on the city
Intelligence: Iranian drone strikes reported on the city amid broader UAE barrage; limited details on damage or casualties, part of retaliation targeting Gulf states with US presence.
Weapon: drones
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Abu Dhabi
Explosions reported, including possible hits near Zayed International Airport during Iranian missile and drone barrage
Intelligence: Explosions including possible hits near Zayed International Airport during Iranian missile and drone barrage; civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in capital.
Weapon: missiles and drones
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Al Minhad Air Base
Iranian drone strike confirmed by Australian Defence Minister; no injuries to personnel.
Intelligence: Iranian drone strike hit Al Minhad Air Base near Dubai, a UAE facility hosting Australian and coalition forces, confirmed by Australian Defence Minister with no injuries reported. The attack underscores Iran's retaliation against US allies hosting foreign troops amid the Gulf escalation.
Weapon: Iranian drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Dubai Airport
Missile strike reports near airport; concourse hit causing flight chaos
Intelligence: Iranian missile strike damaged concourse at Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, causing flight suspensions, chaos, and injuries to staff from debris or direct impact. The strike on civilian infrastructure highlights Iran's broadening retaliation beyond military targets to disrupt Gulf economic hubs.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Fujairah Port
Drone debris sparked a fire at the port, authorities responded to extinguish it.
Intelligence: Drone debris from intercepted Iranian drone sparked a fire at Fujairah Port, a key bunkering hub outside the Strait of Hormuz, with authorities extinguishing the blaze amid regional escalation. The incident reflects Iran's targeting of energy and shipping infrastructure to impose economic costs.
Weapon: Iranian drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Port of Fujairah
Key oil depot burning following Iranian strike
Intelligence: Key oil depot at Port of Fujairah set ablaze following Iranian strike, disrupting one of UAE's major export terminals bypassing Hormuz and threatening global oil flows. The fire, contained after hours, signals Iran's strategy to hit alternative energy routes in retaliation.
Weapon: drone strike
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Ruwais Refinery (ADNOC)
IRGC claimed destruction of AN/TPY-2 THAAD radar; satellite imagery referenced.
Intelligence: IRGC precision missile strike destroyed US AN/TPY-2 THAAD radar at Al-Ruwais airbase, confirmed by satellite imagery, degrading missile defenses protecting Gulf assets. The attack demonstrates Iran's capability to target advanced US systems and escalate against air defense networks.
Weapon: IRGC precision missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Fujairah fuel depots
Ongoing massive fires in fuel depots 48 hours after Iranian drone strike
Intelligence: Massive fires raged for 48 hours at Fujairah fuel depots after Iranian drone strike, with satellite imagery showing extensive damage to storage tanks critical for regional bunkering. The prolonged blaze disrupts UAE's oil trade, amplifying economic pressure in Iran's retaliatory campaign.
Weapon: Iranian drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Fujairah Oil Industry Zone
Iranian drone intercepted, debris ignited fire in storage tanks; satellite imagery confirms damage.
Intelligence: Intercepted Iranian drone's debris ignited fires in storage tanks at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, with satellite imagery confirming damage to key oil infrastructure outside Hormuz. No casualties reported, but the strike aims to hinder UAE's energy exports amid Gulf conflict.
Weapon: Iranian drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
23 Marina tower
High-rise residential tower struck by Iranian drone or missile/interceptor debris
Intelligence: Direct impact on prominent Dubai Marina skyscraper from Iranian drone strike amid broader missile/drone barrage on Gulf; possible debris from interception. Minor damage visible with smoke and fire, no confirmed casualties; signals continued IRGC attacks despite presidential statements.
Weapon: Iranian drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Al Barsha area
Fragments from intercepted Iranian missile fell on a car, killing the driver.
Intelligence: Interception debris from Iranian missile caused civilian fatality in Dubai suburb; highlights risks of air defense fragments in populated areas during barrages.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Al Dhafra Air Base
Damaged by Iranian missile strikes; satellite imagery shows collapsed structures; 6 injured by drone debris nearby.
Intelligence: Iranian missile and drone strikes damaged the US base; satellite imagery shows collapsed structures and 6 injured by drone debris. Attack targeted key US air operations hub, causing material damage amid broader Gulf retaliation.
Weapon: Ballistic missiles and drones
Origin: IRGC bases, Iran
Jebel Ali Port
Damage and smoke reported from missile/drone strikes or debris.
Intelligence: Iranian attacks caused smoke and structural damage at key UAE port handling massive trade; part of broader Gulf salvo including Abu Dhabi/Dubai areas. Disrupts global shipping, economic hub under threat.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Dubai International Airport
Air defenses intercepting incoming missiles and drones from Iran.
Intelligence: Missile and drone attack on major UAE airport intercepted; some debris hit facilities, disrupting key transport hub.
Weapon: missile and drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
UAE airspace
UAE air defense systems intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian drones targeting the country.
Intelligence: UAE Ministry of Defense released footage of air defenses successfully downing Iranian drones with no reported impacts or damage; demonstrates effective layered defense against low-cost drone swarms launched from Iran, protecting US bases and critical infrastructure.
Weapon: Iranian drones
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Dubai Marina
IRGC claimed drone strike targeting US troops stationed near Warner Brothers buildings.
Intelligence: Iran's IRGC targeted alleged US military presence in high-profile civilian area of Dubai Marina with drone; no confirmed impact or damage reported, part of broader retaliation against Gulf hosts of US forces.
Weapon: drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Persian Gulf airspace
UAE air defenses and AH-64 Apache helicopters intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian Shahed-136 drones.
Intelligence: UAE MoD footage shows successful interceptions of Shahed-136 drones by air defenses and Apaches; no confirmed hits reported; underscores robust Gulf defenses against Iranian drone swarms.
Weapon: Shahed-136 drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Al Dhafra Air Base
Iranian missile and drone attack on US air base.
Intelligence: Al Dhafra US/UAE base struck by Iranian projectiles; reports of 3 dead and 112 wounded in UAE attacks, significant strategic target for disrupting air operations.
Weapon: ballistic missiles and drones
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Al Mamzar Beach
UAE F-16 fighter jet intercepted and shot down an incoming Iranian Shahed-136 drone flying at low altitude over the beach near Dubai.
Intelligence: Successful air-to-air interception of Iranian Shahed-136 kamikaze drone by UAE Air Force F-16 using Sidewinder missile; no reported damage or casualties from drone or debris. Demonstrates effective air defense integration amid ongoing Iranian drone swarms targeting Gulf region.
Weapon: Shahed-136 drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Al Dhafra Air Base
Iranian strike on US Al Dhafra Air Base; before/after images released by Iranian media.
Intelligence: Iranian missile or drone strike hit Al Dhafra US air base; Iranian media claims damage with before/after photos. Key US-operated base hosting F-35s and drones, strike aims to disrupt coalition air operations.
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Al Mamzar Beach, Dubai
UAE Air Force F-16 downed Iranian Shahed-136 drone over beach area
Intelligence: UAE F-16 from Al Dhafra used AIM-9 to intercept Iranian Shahed-136 drone near populated Dubai beach; successful air defense prevents potential strike on civilian/residential zone.
Weapon: Shahed-136 drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Al Dhafra Air Base
Iranian missile or drone struck a hangar housing a US U-2 reconnaissance aircraft and a compound housing US soldiers
Intelligence: Iranian projectile hit critical US assets at major airbase hosting American forces; potential compromise of reconnaissance capabilities with unknown damage extent but strategic targeting of high-value spy plane hangar.
Weapon: missile or drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Unspecified areas
Air defenses intercepting Iranian missile and drone threats; public warnings issued
Intelligence: UAE MoD and interior ministries activated defenses against incoming Iranian drones/missiles; no confirmed hits but ongoing neutralization efforts indicate sustained threat to airspace.
Weapon: missiles and drones
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Al Dhafra Air Base
Iranian attack on airbase; supplies relocated post-strike
Intelligence: Missile/drone strike on major US/UAE airbase hosting advanced fighters; damage forced relocation of operations, key for regional air ops.
Weapon: IRGC drone swarm and precision missiles
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Ruwais Industrial Complex
Fire broke out at a facility following drone attack; UAE air defenses responding to missile and drone threats from Iran.
Intelligence: Drone strike caused fire in key industrial/oil-related facility with no casualties; part of broader UAE air defense activations against Iranian missiles and drones, indicating targeted economic disruption.
Weapon: drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Abu Dhabi oil refinery
Iranian drone attack forced shutdown of major oil refinery.
Intelligence: Drone attack attributed to Iran hit one of world's largest refineries causing shutdown; Saudi warned of oil crisis but 70% capacity intact, linked to Hormuz threats; strategic blow to UAE energy infrastructure.
Weapon: drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Ruwais Industrial City (ADNOC Refinery)
Drone strike caused fire at oil refinery facility; emergency response contained it with no injuries reported.
Intelligence: Iranian drone targeted UAE's largest single-site refinery (837k bpd capacity), causing fire but no casualties or prolonged shutdown; highlights vulnerability of Gulf oil infrastructure to low-cost drone attacks amid escalating regional war.
Weapon: drone
Origin: IRGC Navy base, Bandar Abbas
Multiple areas across UAE
Air defenses intercepting incoming ballistic missiles and drones from Iran; explosions from interceptions heard in scattered regions.
Intelligence: UAE MoD confirms active air defense response to waves of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones; successful interceptions via ground systems and fighter jets prevent hits but cause explosion sounds.
Weapon: ballistic missiles and drones
Origin: IRGC Navy base, Bandar Abbas
Khalifa City
Missile alert sounded followed by one explosion heard.
Intelligence: Incoming threat triggered alert and explosion in residential/industrial area near Abu Dhabi; likely interception or near-miss amid broader Iranian missile/drone salvo.
Weapon: missile
Origin: IRGC Navy base, Bandar Abbas
Downtown Dubai
Emergency alert issued followed by interception sounds; air defenses responding to incoming threats.
Intelligence: Volley of ballistic missiles from Iran triggered nationwide alerts and interceptions; no confirmed impacts but highlights risks to UAE's urban centers and US bases like Al Dhafra.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Dubai beach area
UAE F-16 shot down Iranian drone.
Intelligence: Viral video shows UAE F-16 intercepting Iranian drone over Dubai beach; successful defense prevents potential strike on civilian or coastal target.
Weapon: Iranian drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Dubai Creek Harbour tower
Drone crashed into a luxury tower causing a small fire, quickly contained with no injuries reported.
Intelligence: Iranian drone directly struck civilian residential high-rise in upscale Dubai neighborhood, igniting fire quickly contained by civil defense with no reported casualties; highlights vulnerability of urban civilian areas to low-flying drone incursions amid regional war.
Weapon: Shahed drone
Origin: Dezful Airbase, Iran
Sheikh Zayed Road building
Drone crashed into building facade; no injuries.
Intelligence: Drone debris or failed attack impacted prominent urban area; minor event but indicates ongoing drone incursions into UAE airspace.
Weapon: drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Fujairah Oil Depot
Iranian ballistic missile struck oil depot; multiple Patriot/THAAD interceptors failed according to video footage from Chinese sailor.
Intelligence: Ballistic missile evaded US air defenses and hit oil storage facility; significant damage to energy infrastructure. Demonstrates limitations of layered defenses against saturation attacks.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Dubai International Financial Centre
Iranian drone strike reported on the financial district, with explosions heard in central Dubai.
Intelligence: Iranian drone reportedly struck a key financial hub in Dubai, potentially targeting economic infrastructure; no confirmed casualties but raises alarms for Gulf financial centers amid escalating Iran-US/Israel conflict.
Weapon: drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Sheikh Zayed Road (adjacent to DIFC)
UAE air defenses intercepted drones, debris caused minor damage to building facade
Intelligence: Iranian drones intercepted by UAE air defenses over central Dubai; falling debris impacted a building near DIFC with minor damage reported but no casualties. Highlights ongoing Iranian drone campaign against Gulf financial hubs with limited success due to effective defenses.
Weapon: drone
Origin: IRGC Navy base, Bandar Abbas
American Economic Centre, Dubai
Explosion and columns of smoke reported at the American Economic Centre in Dubai following a strike.
Intelligence: Suspected Iranian strike hit the American Economic Centre in Dubai, causing visible smoke; targets US interests amid regional escalation, potential drone or missile attack.
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Dubai financial hub
Drone attacks linked to Iran hit near Dubai financial hub, causing ghost town scenes with empty beaches and resorts.
Intelligence: Iranian drones targeted areas near Dubai's DIFC/Burj Khalifa; minor debris/smoke reported but no major casualties, part of broader Gulf attacks on US allies.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Iran
International Finance Centre
Iranian drone strike on a bank in Dubai's International Finance Centre.
Intelligence: Drone reportedly struck financial building in Dubai, part of Iranian campaign targeting Gulf economic infrastructure including banks after oil and power facilities. Aims to cause economic disruption.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Dubai Financial District
Fire from drone interception debris in financial district; separate missile debris fatality in Abu Dhabi
Intelligence: Iranian Shahed drones intercepted over Dubai caused debris fires in key economic hub; one civilian killed by debris in Abu Dhabi, disrupting business and highlighting vulnerability of Gulf financial centers.
Weapon: Shahed drone
Origin: Iran
Fujairah Oil Terminal
Drone attack on oil facilities causing fire and halting operations
Intelligence: Drone strike targeted Fujairah oil terminal, a key export hub outside Strait of Hormuz handling millions of barrels daily; fire broke out after interception or direct hit, leading to some oil activities halted with no injuries reported but potential disruption to global energy supplies.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iranian territory (likely southern IRGC drone base near Bandar Abbas)
Fujairah Refinery
Iranian Shahed drone targeted the refinery
Intelligence: Shahed drone attack on major oil storage and export hub near Strait of Hormuz; no confirmed damage but potential for energy market disruption if hit.
Weapon: Shahed drone
Origin: IRGC base near Chabahar, Iran
Citigroup Branch
Unidentified drones targeted Citigroup branch in Dubai at dawn, causing fires.
Intelligence: Drone attack on US-linked financial institution in Dubai resulted in fires; part of broader targeting of US-associated sites, indicating economic warfare dimension to regional conflict.
Weapon: unidentified drones
Origin: Iranian territory (likely southern Iran)
Fujairah oil facility
Major oil facility hit by debris from intercepted Iranian missile, causing large plumes of smoke and fire; oil loading operations suspended.
Intelligence: Debris from air defense interception of Iranian missile struck key oil export facility outside Strait of Hormuz; fire and suspension of operations disrupt energy exports, with one reported civilian casualty from debris; underscores vulnerability of Gulf oil infrastructure to indirect strike effects.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: Iran
Unnamed oil facility
Debris from intercepted Iranian drone impacted oil facility.
Intelligence: Intercepted drone debris damaged critical energy infrastructure, underscoring threats to Gulf oil supplies and global markets from Iranian drone campaigns.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
US Embassy
Drone crashed into US Embassy in Dubai.
Intelligence: Drone crashed directly into US Embassy in Dubai, likely Iranian or proxy attack amid regional escalation. Potential for damage or casualties unknown, but targets key diplomatic site in Gulf hub.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iranian territory (IRGC drone launch site)
Citibank office
Reported explosion and impact at presumed Citibank office in Dubai.
Intelligence: Drone or missile strike targeted US-linked financial site; limited details on damage but indicates broadening attacks on economic targets. Strategic hit to pressure US interests.
Weapon: Unidentified drone (reported as kamikaze drone, possibly Shahed-136)
Origin: Iran (likely IRGC drone bases near Bandar Abbas)
near Dubai
Air defense activity and reports of interceptions near Dubai.
Intelligence: Air defenses activated against presumed Iranian threats; no confirmed hits but indicates ongoing drone/missile incursions into UAE airspace.
Weapon: ballistic missiles and drones
Origin: IRGC missile bases, southern Iran
Fujairah Oil Port
Large fires and heavy smoke reported after attack on oil port.
Intelligence: Attack on Fujairah oil port caused large fires, threatening key export facility; potential Iranian strike to disrupt UAE energy infrastructure. Damage assessment ongoing with strategic impact on global oil supplies.
Weapon: missile or drone
Origin: Iran (likely IRGC Aerospace Force base near Persian Gulf)
Al Bahyah area
Iranian missile struck civilian vehicle, killing one Palestinian national.
Intelligence: Direct missile hit on civilian vehicle in Abu Dhabi residential area resulted in one fatality; indicates precision or debris impact shifting to populated zones amid escalating Gulf strikes.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: IRGC missile bases, western Iran
Fujairah Oil Trading Hub
Large oil facility hit by drone attack, causing major fire and suspension of oil loading operations; no injuries reported.
Intelligence: Drone strike targeted critical UAE oil export hub bypassing Strait of Hormuz, sparking large fire and halting operations; likely Iranian retaliation amid escalating Gulf conflict, highlighting vulnerability of energy infrastructure with potential global oil market impact.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Umm Al Quwain
Drone attack causing building fire
Intelligence: Drone hit building in northern emirate, prompting fire response; minor incident amid wave of Iranian drone incursions into UAE airspace.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Fujairah Oil Export Terminal
Multiple Iranian missile/drone strikes caused major fire, suspending oil loading operations for second day.
Intelligence: Direct hits on key oil terminal/refinery hub disrupted exports; part of broader Iranian campaign targeting energy infrastructure to pressure Gulf states and spike global oil prices. Damage significant but contained, no casualties detailed.
Weapon: missile and drone
Origin: Iran
East of Fujairah
Oil tanker struck by projectile; minor structural damage, no casualties.
Intelligence: Iranian projectile hit anchored oil tanker in Gulf of Oman east of Fujairah oil zone; minor damage disrupts key export route amid ongoing Hormuz tensions. Strategic targeting of energy infrastructure to pressure global oil markets.
Origin: Iran
Bani Yas area
Ballistic missile intercepted over Abu Dhabi, debris fell in Bani Yas area killing one Pakistani civilian
Intelligence: UAE air defenses successfully intercepted a ballistic missile likely launched from Iran, but falling shrapnel caused one civilian fatality in a residential/industrial district; highlights risks of interception debris in populated areas near urban centers.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: Iran
Shah Gas Field
Drone attack caused fire, operations suspended; no injuries.
Intelligence: Drone strike on strategic high-sulfur gas field in Empty Quarter desert halted production; key to UAE energy security, attack aims to strain Gulf gas supplies without casualties.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iranian territory, Persian Gulf coast
Baniyas District
Debris from intercepted ballistic missile fell in residential area, killing one Pakistani national
Intelligence: UAE air defenses intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile; falling debris struck Baniyas residential district causing one fatality and property damage. Highlights vulnerability of civilian areas to interception debris amid ongoing Iranian missile barrages.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: Iran
Northwest of Sharjah Port
Explosion near a vessel anchored northwest of Sharjah's port.
Intelligence: Maritime explosion near UAE port vessel; possible drone or missile targeting shipping in Gulf waters.
Weapon: Drone or unidentified projectile
Origin: IRGC territory, Iran
Country-wide airspace
UAE Defence Ministry intercepted 10 Iranian ballistic missiles and 45 drones; airspace temporarily closed as precautionary measure.
Intelligence: Successful interceptions of 10 ballistic missiles and 45 drones by UAE air defenses; no hits reported but airspace closure disrupts aviation, part of broader Gulf-wide Iranian attacks.
Weapon: ballistic missiles, drones
Origin: Iran
Fujairah oil facilities
Fujairah oil facilities burning after drone strike; oil tanker struck east of Fujairah
Intelligence: Drone strike caused fire at key Fujairah oil export terminals and hit an oil tanker; threatens UAE energy exports and global oil supply stability.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Dubai (general airspace)
Air defenses intercepting missiles/drones; emergency alerts issued
Intelligence: UAE air defenses actively responding to incoming Iranian missiles and drones over Dubai; sounds of interceptions heard, no confirmed impacts but repeated threats.
Weapon: missile and drone
Origin: Iran
Dubai city center
Iranian drone crashed into city after failed interception; massive missile strikes reported
Intelligence: Drone breached UAE defenses crashing in urban area with debris explosion; part of ongoing Iranian missile barrages targeting UAE, causing civilian risks and airspace disruptions.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran (Shahed drone launch site)
Al-Ghurair neighborhood, Dubai
Debris from intercepted Iranian ballistic missile fell in residential neighborhood.
Intelligence: UAE Patriot PAC-3 systems intercepted IRGC ballistic missiles over Dubai; debris crashed in Al-Ghurair area with no reported injuries. Highlights vulnerability of urban areas to interception fallout.
Weapon: ballistic missiles
Origin: Iran
Dubai area
Multiple explosions heard from air defense interceptions of Iranian missiles and drones; UAE systems intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones on March 18.
Intelligence: Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at UAE; air defenses successfully intercepted most with explosions reported in Dubai, limited damage overall but ongoing strain on defenses. Cumulative interceptions exceed 2,000 projectiles since escalation began.
Weapon: ballistic missiles, drones
Origin: Iran
Habshan Gas Facility
Missile interceptions and strikes forced shutdown of major gas processing operations.
Intelligence: Iran targeted ADNOC's Habshan complex with missiles/drones; interceptions caused debris damage leading to operational suspension, highlighting vulnerability of UAE energy hubs hosting US assets.
Weapon: missiles and drones
Origin: Iran
Arabian Ranches, Dubai
Explosions from air defense interceptions.
Intelligence: Interceptions over residential suburb caused explosions; no confirmed hits but indicates missile overflight, prompting emergency alerts.
Weapon: ballistic missiles and Shahed drones
Origin: Iranian territory (likely Khuzestan or Bushehr province missile bases)
Off the coast of UAE
F-16 Fighting Falcon intercepted a Shahed-136 drone.
Intelligence: US or UAE F-16 engaged and attempted to down Iranian Shahed-136 drone over open waters; highlights challenges in drone interception and escalation of aerial threats in Gulf.
Weapon: Shahed-136 drone
Origin: Iran