Israel sent an Iron Dome air defense system to the United Arab Emirates early in the Iran war, as well as IDF soldiers to operate it, two Israeli officials and one U.S. official told Axios on Sunday. This major development had not been previously known.

Before the ceasefire, Iran attacked the UAE more than any other country in the region — including Israel. According to the UAE’s defense ministry, Iran had launched about 550 ballistic and cruise missiles and more than 2,200 drones at the Persian Gulf state.

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