The president of the United Arab Emirates said his nation was in a time of war but was well and added that it was no easy prey, in his first public comments since Iran began launching drones missiles at the UAE and other countries in the Middle East.“The UAE has thick skin and bitter flesh – we are no easy prey,” Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also ruler of Abu Dhabi, said in comments, made on Friday when visiting those injured in strikes, aired on Abu Dhabi TV on Saturday. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“We will carry out our duty towards our country, our people, and our residents who are also part of our family,” he said.The UAE, which consists of seven emirates including Dubai, would protect everyone in the country, he said. The UAE “is in a period of war” but “we will emerge stronger,” he added.Since February 28, the United States and Israel have been carrying out strikes against targets in Iran. Tehran has responded