{"id":2911,"date":"2026-04-26T21:55:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T21:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=2911"},"modified":"2026-04-26T21:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T21:55:30","slug":"israel-enviou-sistema-iron-dome-e-tropas-aos-emirados-arabes-durante-a-guerra-com-o-ira","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=2911","title":{"rendered":"Israel deploys Iron Dome system and troops to the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\r\n\tAccording 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<\/strong><\/p>

Along with the equipment, Israeli military personnel were deployed to operate the system on-site.<\/p>

\r\nThe information, confirmed by two Israeli sources and one American source, reveals an unprecedented step in security cooperation between the two countries.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nSince the beginning of the war, the Emirates have become one of the main targets of Iranian attacks.<\/p>

\r\nHundreds of missiles and thousands of drones have been launched against Emirati territory.<\/p>

\r\nMost were successfully intercepted, but some hit military installations and civilian areas, causing concern and localized damage.<\/p>

\r\nFaced with the intensity of the bombings, the Emiri government requested assistance from its allies.<\/p>

\r\nIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly approved the deployment after a direct conversation with the President of the Emirates.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThis was the first time Israel used the Iron Dome outside of its own territory or the United States.<\/p>

\r\nThe system, famous for its high hit rate against short-range rockets, functioned well and intercepted dozens of Iranian missiles threatening the Emirates.<\/p>

\r\nThe operation was kept secret until now and represents a significant advance in intelligence and security coordination between Israel and the Arab country.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThe relationship between Israel and the Emirates has strengthened considerably since the Abraham Accords, signed in 2020.<\/p>

\r\nAlthough there have been some disagreements over the years, the two governments describe the current moment as the greatest partnership ever recorded.<\/p>

\r\nIsraeli fighter jets carried out attacks against Iranian missile positions targeting Gulf countries, demonstrating joint action.<\/p>

\r\nEmiri officials highlighted the importance of the support received, both in equipment and in intelligence information shared with Israel and the United States.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nA former Emirati national security official, Tareq al-Otaiba, stated that military and intelligence assistance was fundamental in protecting the country.<\/p>

\r\nA 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.<\/p>

\r\nIn Israel, Netanyahu’s decision may also face internal criticism, especially while the country remains under attack.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThe Iron Dome, developed by Israel with American support, is considered one of the most efficient defense systems in the world.<\/p>

\r\nIts ability to identify, track, and destroy aerial threats in seconds has saved countless lives during years of conflict.<\/p>

\r\nSending 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.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThis cooperation reinforces the new geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.<\/p>

\r\nCountries that previously maintained distant or hostile relations are now working together in defense.<\/p>

\r\nThe measure also signals to adversaries that the alliance between Israel and moderate Arab nations has become more concrete and operational.<\/p>

\r\nWhile 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.

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