UAE turns to Israel for protection against Iran
Facing an escalating barrage of Iranian missiles and drones, the UAE is turning to Israel for some of the world’s most advanced air-defense technology.
Facing an escalating barrage of Iranian missiles and drones, the UAE is turning to Israel for some of the world’s most advanced air-defense technology.
The timing and nature of these drills have raised major red flags for the Israeli defense establishment and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
Adm. Brad Cooper praised Israel’s military leadership and cooperation with the US as IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir told senior commanders to maintain immediate readiness for a return to combat.
Israeli observers could clearly deduce that Iranian intelligence was interpreting the empty skies as a sign that an Israeli attack was imminent that night.
The IDF statement on his visit added that during his trip, Cooper toured communities near the Gaza Strip.
