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UAE Intercepts and Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Dubai
United Arab Emirates forces successfully intercepted and destroyed a drone believed to have originated from Iran, rejecting allegations that it impacted a nearby military airbase. Officials condemned the incident as a dangerous escalation in regional airspace security.
31 Aug, 09:15 — 31 Aug, 09:32
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straits-timesMostly Factual16h ago
UAE says forces dealt with drone coming from Iran, condemns attack as dangerous escalation - The Straits Times
UAE says forces dealt with drone coming from Iran, condemns attack as dangerous escalation The Straits Times
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UAE intercepts drone from Iran, denies reports of attack on Dubai's Al Minhad Base
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First report: straits-times · 31 Aug, 09:15|Full coverage: 3 · 35m|Window: 35m
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