Iranian Drone Crashes at UAE Naval Base

March 1, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Iranian Drone Crashes at UAE Naval Base

Incident Report: Drone Strikes UAE Naval Base

A video captured by witnesses in Abu Dhabi shows a drone striking the Al Salam Naval Base, which is located within the United Arab Emirates. The incident occurred at an earlier time when a fire was already reported to be burning from a previous drone strike.

According to eyewitness accounts, a second drone was seen hitting the naval base shortly after the initial strike. The video footage shows the aftermath of the attack, including what appears to be a cruise ship docked in the background.

Details about the incident are currently limited, but it is reported that a fire had already begun at the naval base prior to the arrival of the second drone. The cause and origin of the drones remain unknown.

The Al Salam Naval Base is a strategic military installation within the UAE, and its location near Abu Dhabi makes it an important point of interest for regional security concerns.

Further information about this incident will be provided as more details become available.

Source: Al Jazeera