A major revelation has disclosed that Israel secretly deployed one of its Iron Dome air defense systems, along with dozens of its soldiers, to the United Arab Emirates during the 2026 conflict with Iran. The move came after Abu Dhabi faced an intense wave of 2,750 missiles and drones and sought urgent assistance from Jerusalem for what was described as a 'secret shield.'

This marks the first time Israel has used the Iron Dome to defend a foreign nation with its own troops on the ground. The deployment signals a significant deepening of military cooperation between the two countries and highlights the evolving security dynamics in the Middle East.

The operation reflects how diplomatic agreements between the two nations have expanded beyond economic and political cooperation into direct military collaboration, reshaping regional alliances amid escalating threats.