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Official Twitter of UAE Embassy in the US; الحساب الرسمي لبعثة الإمارات العربية المتحدة لدى الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية في واشنطن


















UAE air defences engage 6 ballistic missiles, 21 UAVs The UAE air defence systems on 16th March 2026 engaged 6 ballistic missiles and 21 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,627 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as 5 fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Palestinian nationalities. A total of 145 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia and Sweden. The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats, and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine State security in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and safeguards its national interests and capabilities. #وزارة_الدفاع #وزارة_الدفاع_الإماراتية #MOD #UAEMinistryOfDefence












ارتبطت الحروب عبر التاريخ بالإشاعات ومحاولات التشويش، فالحذر منها مسؤولية وطنية. الإمارات تقف اليوم في موقفٍ صلبٍ وثابت في مواجهة العدوان الإيراني، ومع هذا الصمود تبرز مسؤوليتنا الإعلامية والمجتمعية في التصدي لإشاعات العدو ومنع ترويجها. نحن اليوم على اعتاب تجاوز حاسم لهذه الأزمة، فلا تتركوا مجالًا للإشاعات أن تشوّش أو تهوّل.

Ambassador Abushahab joined Permanent Representatives from the GCC and Jordan for a media stakeout addressing the unprovoked Iranian attacks against our countries. Through its indiscriminate strikes, Iran has sought to spread terror. Yet our people have defied it, facing these attacks with remarkable resilience and unity. Today, we expect the Security Council to act decisively as it considers the resolution before it, and to address this critical threat to international peace and security.