The U.S. is sending advanced jet fighters and a guided-missile destroyer to the UAE to help it counter an escalating threat from Yemen's Houthis after the Iran-backed group launched a series of missiles and drones at the Gulf nation
2 year agoBritish Foreign Office changes its travel advice for the United Arab Emirates after Yemen rebel missile fire: "Further attacks are very likely"
The Pentagon: Austin assured Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed that Washington will provide information support to the UAE's defense
For the second time in days, the Pentagon confirms U.S. Patriot interceptors took part in downing a ballistic missile targeting the UAE last night
2 year agoUAE MOD Joint Operations Command announces at 00:50 UAE time the destruction of platform for ballistic missile launched from Al-Jawf, Yemen towards UAE. Missile was intercepted at 00:20 by air defences. Video of successful destruction of missile platform and launch site
2 year agoAUH air traffic was on pause for a few minutes
UAE air defences engaging targets above Abu Dhabi
UAE convoy of one million COVID19 vaccines reaches Gaza
The Pentagon: US forces at the Al Dhafra base in the UAE are still on high alert
A US Department of Defense: We have started conducting flights to monitor the movements of the "Houthi" militia and its plans to launch missiles or drones.
2 year agoNew U.S. State Department guidance calls on Americans to "reconsider travel" to the United Arab Emirates "due to the threat of missile or drone attacks"
Al-Sisi and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi: Continue to work to counter regional interference and attempts to sow division
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed appreciates Egypt's stance towards Houthi attacks on civilian sites and facilities in the UAE
UAE envoy to the United Nations to CNN: We need more US support to intercept Houthi missiles
The Egyptian President visits the UAE today to hold talks on efforts to protect Arab national security
The Pentagon: The Houthi missile attack against the Al Dhafra base in the UAE could have killed our forces
Israeli Presdient Herzog will arrive in Abu Dhabi on Sunday for a first ever official visit to the UAE by an Israeli President. Herzog's trip is taking place amid growing tensions after the Houthi missile attacks on Abu Dhabi
The Houthi spokesperson issued threats against the Dubai expo, after two attacks targeted at Abu Dhabi
2 year agoThe coalition: 53 targeting operations were carried out against the Houthi militias in Marib and Al-Bayda during the past 24 hours.
2 year agoNational Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held a meeting with the Saudi and Emirati ambassadors to Washington to "discuss ongoing Houthi attacks against civilian targets”
Will "be looking into the possibility" the Houthi ballistic missile attack was directed at US forces at Al Dhafra Air Base, says @PentagonPresSec
2 year ago"U.S. forces at Al Dhafra Air Base, near Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), engaged two inbound missile threats with multiple Patriot interceptors" this morning
UAE Foreign Ministry: The UAE reserves the right to respond to these attacks and this criminal escalation
UAE Foreign Ministry: Houthi militia targeting of civilian facilities in the UAE will not go unpunished
Emirati ambassador in Washington: The United States must act to return the Houthis to the terrorist list
The Emirati ambassador in Washington: We demand a halt to the financial flows and weapons that reach the Houthis from their supporters
Iranian Foreign Minister: What is happening between Yemen and Arab countries participating in military operations against it is a Yemeni matter
The U.S. Air Force said that it had intervened on Monday to repel an attack on the UAE amid an escalation of tensions between the Gulf nation and the Iran-backed Houthis
U.S. advises all its citizens in the UAE to maintain high level of security awareness - U.S. Embassy
Air Navigation Data: Aircraft movement at Abu Dhabi Airport was temporarily disrupted in conjunction with the UAE's interception of Houthi missiles
