The UAE carried out covert airstrikes on Iranian targets, including oil and petrochemical sites, in coordination with the U.S. and Israel.
The United Arab Emirates executed dozens of airstrikes against Iran during the recent conflict, beginning in the early stages of the war and continuing after the cease-fire announcement. The operations targeted strategic locations, including Qeshm and Abu Musa islands, Bandar Abbas, and the Lavan Island oil refinery, as well as the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex in the Persian Gulf region.
The strikes were conducted in coordination with the U.S. and Israel, which provided intelligence support. This involvement highlights the UAE’s increasing assertiveness in defending its strategic interests, contrasting with the more cautious stance of other Gulf neighbors toward Iran.
The disclosure underscores heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, with potential implications for energy markets and regional stability.