UAE says three killed and 58 injured in Iranian missile and drone attack

Damaged Fairmont The Palm building after an Iranian attack, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked

Abu Dhabi, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Three people were killed in the United Arab Emirates during Iran’s retaliatory strikes, the UAE Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Sunday.

The victims were nationals of Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. The ministry said Iranian drones penetrated UAE air defenses and caused damage on the ground. It reported at least 58 people with minor injuries.

Iran launched 165 ballistic missiles at the UAE, with 152 destroyed by air defenses and 13 falling into the sea, according to the statement. It also reported two cruise missiles detected and destroyed.

The statement said Iran launched 541 drones, with 506 intercepted and 35 falling within UAE territory.

Debris fell in scattered areas during interceptions, causing minor and moderate material damage to a number of civilian properties, the ministry said.