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UAE temporarily closes airspace amid missile and drone threats from Iran

17 Mar 2026
2:32 AM
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UAE temporarily closes airspace amid missile and drone threats from Iran
The airspace of the United Arab Emirates has been temporarily shut down due to missile and drone threats from Iran, according to reports from Reuters. On Tuesday, the UAE's aviation authority announced that this action is a precautionary measure taken in response to the situation. The state news agency confirmed this decision, highlighting the seriousness of the threat.