The United Arab Emirates allegedly carried out attacks on Iranian targets last month during the US–Iran conflict, according to reports
Washington DC: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) carried out attacks on Iran during the early phase of last month’s conflict in West Asia according to The Wall Street Journal report.
The report, citing unnamed sources, said the strikes targeted a refinery located on Lavan Island, a key oil-processing site in Iran.
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Timing linked to ceasefire period
According to the report, the alleged UAE strikes took place around the time when US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire after a five-week air strike campaign involving the US and Israel.
The newspaper noted that the exact timing of the operation has not been independently verified.
The report also claimed that the United States quietly welcomed Emirati strikes and any broader participation from Gulf states in the conflict. However, this claim is based on unnamed sources and has not been officially confirmed.
The alleged attacks came amid a broader escalation in the region involving missile and drone exchanges between Iran and several Gulf countries.
Conflicting claims from Iran and Gulf states
Iranian state media reportedly said that missile and drone attacks were launched on the UAE and Kuwait shortly after the Lavan Island incident.
On the same day, the UAE stated that it had been targeted by Iranian missiles and drones, while Kuwait also reported attacks on energy and infrastructure facilities.
These overlapping claims highlight the confusion and intensity of the conflict during the period of escalation.
The refinery on Lavan Island is considered one of Iran’s key energy facilities. It reportedly handled around 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day, making it an important part of Iran’s oil infrastructure.
The report has not been independently verified, and no official confirmation has been issued regarding the UAE’s alleged involvement in the strikes.
The situation remains part of a wider and still-developing narrative around the regional conflict and fragile ceasefire conditions.
Published: 12 May 2026, 07:31 am IST
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