UAE says over 1,800 missiles and drones fired at country, calls on Iran to end strikes

The United Arab Emirates has called on Iran to cease its military strikes, revealing that over 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the UAE since the current conflict began In an interview with the BBC, UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh said the extent of the attacks came as a "shock" and confirmed that prominent Dubai landmarks, including the Fairmont The Palm and Burj Al Arab hotels, have sustained damage The attacks have also caused significant disruption to civilian infrastructure, with drones reportedly landing near Dubai International Airport, leading to the cancellation of thousands of flights Nusseibeh declined to comment on whether the UAE would retaliate militarily, but reiterated the country's prior stance that it would not permit its territory or airspace to be used for any attacks against Iran Despite the damage, the minister asserted that the UAE would "bounce back" from the attacks The interview provides the first official acknowledgement from the UAE of the scale of the direct impact the regional conflict has had on the country, highlighting the strategic challenge it faces in navigating the escalating tensions between Iran and other international powers