Israel deploys Iron Dome in UAE amid Iran war

Israel has reportedly deployed an Iron Dome missile defense battery along with troops to the United Arab Emirates early in the war with Iran, according to Axios citing Israeli and US officials. Analysts describe the move as a 'watershed moment' in Middle Eastern security alignments, highlighting the critical role of air defense systems amid the ongoing conflict. The deployment marks a significant recalibration of regional defense cooperation between Israel and an Arab neighbor.