Report Claims UAE Conducted Covert Strikes Against Iran

(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has allegedly carried out a series of covert operations targeting Iran during the ongoing US-Israeli conflict, according to reports citing unnamed sources.

One of the reported incidents involved an attack on an oil refinery on Iran’s Lavan Island. Sources cited by media outlets claim the facility was hit in early April, resulting in a major fire and temporarily shutting down operations. The timing of the strike reportedly coincided with a period of heightened diplomatic activity involving ceasefire discussions.

In response, Iran is said to have launched ballistic missiles and drone attacks toward both the UAE and Kuwait, escalating tensions across the Gulf region. Some sources also claimed that US officials viewed the UAE’s involvement in a favorable light, though no official confirmation has been provided.

The report further alleges that Iran has conducted extensive strikes targeting the UAE, with claims of thousands of missile and drone attacks over time, though these figures remain unverified independently. According to the same sources, such attacks have had economic consequences for the UAE, including disruptions to businesses and workforce adjustments, and have influenced shifts in the country’s security outlook.

Officials in the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not directly address the specific allegations but referred to prior statements affirming the country’s right to respond to hostile actions.

Analysts cited in the report suggest that direct involvement of Gulf states in the conflict could further complicate regional diplomacy, potentially increasing divisions among Gulf countries that have been attempting to mediate tensions.

The situation reflects broader concerns about the expanding scope of the conflict and its impact on regional stability in the Gulf.

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