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UAE restricts airspace after Iranian missile, drone attack

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05-05-2026 | 08:01

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UAE restricts airspace after Iranian missile, drone attack

The United Arab Emirates restricted flights to a handful of approved routes until at least May 11 and activated emergency security protocols, according to Notices to Air Men (NOTAMs) published by ⁠its General Civil Aviation Authority.

The restrictions came two days after the UAE had lifted all precautionary airspace measures and said its airspace was clear.

UAE said on Monday that its air defenses ⁠were thwarting Iranian missiles and drones, forcing multiple flights to divert to Oman's Muscat and circle ⁠over Saudi Arabia.

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