[chasd00]

look at the stats of what the UAE has defended against, what is the purpose of those attacks? They make no sense to me.

Iran attacks on the UAE 186 ballistic missiles 812 drones

this article even states that the UAE has been attacked more than Israel itself which, again, blows my mind. The UAE is, wisely IMO, choosing to stay out of it but i mean how much can they take?

https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/uae-iran-missiles-strike-is...

[Gud]

The UAE is hosting multiple US military bases and is absolutely a valid target.

[watwut]

> UAE has been attacked more than Israel itself which, again, blows my mind.

UAE is closer and so it is harder for them to intercept attacking missiles and drones. Israel is further and thus harder target. They have more time to destroy the attacking drone or missile, making such attack more wasteful.

Second, the goals are likely American soldiers stationed there and the defense systems themselves. Intercepting missiles can run out and Iran likely wants them to run out.