The United Arab Emirates has denied reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase, insisting it intercepted a drone believed to have originated from Iran. Officials dismissed claims of an assault, instead framing the incident as a defensive operation against an incoming threat. The statement underscores ongoing regional tensions amid heightened military activity in the area. Details on the drone’s intended target or the broader context remain unclear.
The UAE says it intercepted a drone coming from Iran and rejected 'false' reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase.