Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system fires to intercept as air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv, on October 23, 2024.
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Israel sent Iron Dome air defence batteries and personnel to operate them in the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran, the U.S. ambassador to Israel said on Tuesday (May 12, 2026).
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“Can I say a word of appreciation, deep appreciation and admiration for the United Arab Emirates?” Mike Huckabee said during a conference at Tel Aviv University.
“They were the first Abraham Accords member but look at the benefits that they have had as a result. Israel just sent them Iron Dome batteries and personnel to help operate them. How come? Because there’s an extraordinary relationship between the UAE and Israel based on the Abraham Accords,” he said.
Iran targeted the UAE more than any other country during the war, which was sparked by U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic at the end of February.
Despite a ceasefire that came into effect last month, the UAE has since reported multiple missile and drone attacks from Iran.
The oil-rich United Arab Emirates is a top U.S. ally in the region and among the Arab nations with official ties to Israel after signing the Abraham Accords during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first term in 2020.
Published – May 12, 2026 06:19 pm IST
