preCharge News POLITICS — The United Arab Emirates said it detected 16 ballistic missiles and 121drones launched from Iran on Saturday.

The country’s Ministry of Defense said in a post on X that it intercepted and destroyed 15 ballistic missiles, while the other fell into the sea. Only two drones hit the UAE; the rest were intercepted.

Since the start of the war a week ago, 221 ballistic missiles and 1,305 drones have been detected in the UAE, the ministry said.

UAE air defences intercept 15 ballistic missiles, 119 UAVs

UAE air defence systems detected today, Saturday 7th March 2026, 16 ballistic missiles, of which, 15 were intercepted and destroyed, while one ballistic missile fell into the sea.

Air defence systems also detected 121… pic.twitter.com/Ylt57exFcl

— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 7, 2026

They have resulted in three deaths of Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals; more than 112 people were injured.

“The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront any attempt to undermine the security of the state, ensuring the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and safeguarding its interests and national capabilities,” it said in a statement.

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Associated Press, CNBC News, Fox News, and preCharge News contributed to this report.