According to a report by the American website Axios, Israel deployed a complete Iron Dome air defense system to the United Arab Emirates at the beginning of the conflict with Iran
Along with the equipment, Israeli military personnel were deployed to operate the system on-site.
The information, confirmed by two Israeli sources and one American source, reveals an unprecedented step in security cooperation between the two countries.
Since the beginning of the war, the Emirates have become one of the main targets of Iranian attacks.
Hundreds of missiles and thousands of drones have been launched against Emirati territory.
Most were successfully intercepted, but some hit military installations and civilian areas, causing concern and localized damage.
Faced with the intensity of the bombings, the Emiri government requested assistance from its allies.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly approved the deployment after a direct conversation with the President of the Emirates.
This was the first time Israel used the Iron Dome outside of its own territory or the United States.
The system, famous for its high hit rate against short-range rockets, functioned well and intercepted dozens of Iranian missiles threatening the Emirates.
The operation was kept secret until now and represents a significant advance in intelligence and security coordination between Israel and the Arab country.
The relationship between Israel and the Emirates has strengthened considerably since the Abraham Accords, signed in 2020.
Although there have been some disagreements over the years, the two governments describe the current moment as the greatest partnership ever recorded.
Israeli fighter jets carried out attacks against Iranian missile positions targeting Gulf countries, demonstrating joint action.
Emiri officials highlighted the importance of the support received, both in equipment and in intelligence information shared with Israel and the United States.
A former Emirati national security official, Tareq al-Otaiba, stated that military and intelligence assistance was fundamental in protecting the country.
A senior Emiri official reinforced that this assistance “will not be forgotten.” However, the presence of Israeli troops on Emiri soil could generate political sensitivity in the region, where the Israeli-Palestinian issue still stirs passions.
In Israel, Netanyahu’s decision may also face internal criticism, especially while the country remains under attack.
The Iron Dome, developed by Israel with American support, is considered one of the most efficient defense systems in the world.
Its ability to identify, track, and destroy aerial threats in seconds has saved countless lives during years of conflict.
Sending it to another country in the midst of war demonstrates not only mutual trust but also the seriousness of the Iranian threat, which has united former rivals against a common enemy.
This cooperation reinforces the new geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.
Countries that previously maintained distant or hostile relations are now working together in defense.
The measure also signals to adversaries that the alliance between Israel and moderate Arab nations has become more concrete and operational.
While the war continues, further details about the system’s performance and the exact level of Israeli involvement may emerge, but the episode is already making history as a milestone in regional defense.
Published in 04/26/2026 21h55
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