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The two Gulf states struck in retaliation for attacks conducted against them during the war in the Middle East, two current and one former senior U.S. officials said.
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The UAE secretly struck Iran’s Lavan Island refinery and knocked out most of its capacity — Iran retaliated with missiles and drones
The United Arab Emirates secretly conducted military strikes against Iran during the 2026 war. The strikes were revealed in a Wall Street Journal report. The UAE is the only nation besides Israel and the U.
The Gulf powers are trying to re-establish deterrence against an Iranian regime that holds new leverage.
Kuwait accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port. And a U.S. ambassador revealed Israel sent its Iron Dome air-defense to the United Arab Emirates.
The UK's Maritime Trade Operations said Thursday that a Honduran-flagged vessel was seized by Iran northeast of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
Trump administration officials are encouraging the United Arab Emirates to get more heavily involved in the Iran war and seize one of Tehran’s Gulf islands, The Telegraph understands.
US President Donald Trump believes he is on the same page with China on resolving the war in Iran following his visit to Beijing.