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UAE joined US-Israeli war against Iran from the outset: Report

Middle East Eye 2026/05/30 21:13

UAE joined US-Israeli war against Iran from the outset: Report

The United Arab Emirates carried out dozens of air strikes against Iran during the Israeli-US war on the Islamic Republic, according to a report on Friday by The Wall Street Journal, revealing a far deeper and earlier role in the conflict than previously acknowledged.

Citing people familiar with the matter, the newspaper said the UAE launched attacks from the opening days of the conflict and continued operations even after a ceasefire was announced in April.

The report suggests Abu Dhabi effectively operated alongside the US and Israel as a third participant in the military campaign.

The strikes were reportedly coordinated with Washington and Israel, which provided intelligence support. Targets included locations on Qeshm and Abu Musa Islands in the Strait of Hormuz, Bandar Abbas, the Lavan Island oil refinery, and the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex.

: UAE joined US-Israeli war against Iran from the outset: Report

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