World ( The cow news digital ) A report by a leading American newspaper has claimed that the United Arab Emirates conducted multiple airstrikes against Iran during the recent conflict involving the United States and Israel, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
According to the Wall Street Journal, sources familiar with the matter stated that UAE forces carried out dozens of air operations targeting Iranian territory during the early stages of the war. The strikes reportedly continued until the day after a ceasefire announcement.
The report suggests that these operations were conducted in close coordination with the United States and Israel, with intelligence support allegedly provided to Emirati forces by both countries. However, there has been no official confirmation from UAE authorities regarding these claims.
The alleged targets included strategic locations in and around the Strait of Hormuz, such as Qeshm Island, Abu Musa Island, and infrastructure in Bandar Abbas. Additional strikes were reportedly carried out on the Laavan Island oil refinery in the Persian Gulf and the Assaluyeh petrochemical complex, a key hub in Iran’s energy sector.
Sources cited in the report indicated that some of the attacks were carried out in response to Iranian strikes on Emirati oil and gas infrastructure. This tit-for-tat escalation is said to have intensified the conflict across the Gulf region.
One of the most controversial incidents described in the report involved an alleged strike on the Assaluyeh petrochemical facility, which was reportedly conducted in coordination with Israeli forces. The attack is said to have triggered strong international reactions due to concerns over escalation risks and the targeting of energy infrastructure.
The report further claims that following the incident, the United States urged Israel to halt further attacks on energy-related facilities in order to prevent broader disruption to global energy markets.
While the claims have not been independently verified, the report highlights the complex and multi-layered nature of the regional conflict, involving several state actors operating both overtly and covertly.
The alleged involvement of the UAE, if confirmed, would represent a major development in Middle Eastern geopolitics, potentially reshaping alliances and raising new questions about the scope of participation by regional powers in the conflict.
Authorities from the United States, Israel, Iran, and the UAE have not issued detailed responses regarding the specific allegations mentioned in the report at the time of publication.
