The UAE secret attacks on Iran during war have come to light in a report published by The Wall Street Journal, revealing a hidden phase of regional conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
According to the report, the UAE secretly targeted an oil refinery on Iran’s Lavan Island during the war period. The strike caused a massive fire and forced the refinery to shut down temporarily. This incident took place in early April, at a time when former US President Donald Trump was preparing to announce a ceasefire with Iran.
Sources cited by the newspaper claim that the United States quietly supported the UAE’s involvement in the conflict. The report suggests that Washington welcomed the UAE’s participation without making any public statements.
In response to these UAE secret attacks on Iran during war, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against both the UAE and Kuwait. The retaliation included ballistic missiles and drone attacks, escalating tensions further across the Gulf region.
The report also highlights the scale of Iran’s response, stating that more than 2,800 attacks were carried out against the UAE. This number is reportedly higher than the attacks launched against Israel during the same period.
The ongoing UAE secret attacks on Iran during war are said to have significantly affected the UAE’s economy. According to sources, the country faced rising job cuts, forced leave policies, and major changes in its national security strategy due to continued threats and instability.