Nigerian Injured as Iran Missiles Intercepted in UAE
Last update: March 11, 2026
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At least one Nigerian has been identified among more than 100 people injured after Iranian ballistic missiles were intercepted in the United Arab Emirates amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Authorities in the Gulf nation said their air defence systems have been responding to retaliatory missile attacks launched by Iran since the conflict began on February 28.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence disclosed that its air defence units had detected a total of 262 ballistic missiles fired from Iran since the start of the hostilities.
According to the ministry, the country’s defence systems intercepted the majority of the missiles.
CBI News reports that officials said 241 missiles were intercepted before reaching their targets, while 19 others landed harmlessly in the sea.
However, two missiles reportedly fell within the UAE’s territory, resulting in casualties and injuries.
Authorities confirmed that the attacks left six people dead and more than 120 others injured.
“These attacks resulted in six deaths of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepalese and Bangladeshi nationalities, and 122 cases of minor and moderate injuries of Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepalese, Nigerian, Omani, Jordanian and Palestinian nationalities,” the ministry stated.
Officials did not disclose the exact number of casualties from each nationality.
The missile strikes come as the UAE continues to repel missile and drone attacks from Iran.
Iran reportedly launched the strikes in retaliation over allegations that the United States conducted military operations from bases located within the UAE.
The attacks have heightened tensions across the region, raising concerns about the safety of residents and foreign nationals.
On Wednesday, the UAE defence ministry said its forces were intercepting additional missiles and drones launched from Iran.
Authorities assured residents that the country remains prepared to counter any threats and that security agencies are taking necessary steps to protect national interests and ensure public safety.
Meanwhile, Nigerians stranded across several Gulf countries have appealed to the Federal Government to prepare evacuation arrangements should the security situation deteriorate further.
Some Nigerians living in the region urged the government to consider organising repatriation flights if the conflict escalates.
Countries such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia remain popular travel, employment and transit destinations for Nigerians, making the safety of citizens in the region a growing concern.
