Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev disclosed Sunday that Israel transferred Iron Dome air defense batteries to the United Arab Emirates during the recent war, saying the systems were provided to help shield the Gulf nation from Iranian missile and drone attacks.

Speaking in an interview with Army Radio, Regev, who is a member of Israel’s Security Cabinet, confirmed that the defensive systems were deployed to protect civilians in the UAE from aerial threats during the conflict.

Regev also addressed President Donald Trump’s recent comment that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu “knows who the boss is,” dismissing it as characteristic of Trump’s outspoken style.

“That’s a typical Trump-style comment,” she said. “Netanyahu drew red lines and told him, ‘I will do what is necessary to protect the citizens of Israel, just as you would do what is necessary to protect the citizens of the United States.'”

The revelation comes after Iran fired two waves of cruise missiles at the United Arab Emirates in May. Approximately two hours before the attacks, residents throughout the country received emergency alerts on their cellphones warning of an imminent missile strike from Iran and instructing them to seek shelter. Authorities later issued an all-clear notice once the immediate danger had passed.

During the first barrage, three incoming cruise missiles were intercepted, while a fourth landed harmlessly in the sea. In the second attack, three people were reported wounded.

Iran also launched attack drones at the UAE during the conflict, with one drone reportedly striking a petrochemical facility.

Later in May, The Wall Street Journal reported that the UAE had quietly conducted dozens of airstrikes against targets inside Iran throughout the war, coordinating the operations with both Israel and the United States.

According to the newspaper, the strikes focused on military installations and energy infrastructure and continued even after a ceasefire had been announced.

The report further stated that the UAE adopted a far more aggressive posture toward Iran than neighboring Saudi Arabia, leading to friction between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over how forcefully to confront Tehran and respond to the broader regional conflict.