Jerusalem also sent troops to operate the air defence system that is famously used to intercept short-range rockets, missiles, and drones.

Jerusalem also sent troops to operate the air defence system that is famously used to intercept short-range rockets, missiles, and drones.

UAE sought support from its allies during Iran's unprovoked attacks on the country's infrastructure during the war with the US and Israel, prompting Jerusalem to respond with 'Iron Dome' and troops to help UAE.

Move is first time the missile defense system has been deployed outside Israel and the US, according to Axios, which says UAE-Israel ties closer than ever

Move is first time the missile defense system has been deployed outside Israel and the US, according to Axios, which says UAE-Israel ties closer than ever

In the early phase of the US-Israel-Iran war, Israel deployed its Iron Dome system to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after the Gulf nation came under sustained missile and drone attacks from Iran.