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Reports say the UAE carried out dozens of airstrikes on Iran with US and Israeli support, targeting energy infrastructure amid a fragile ceasefire.
The United Arab Emirates secretly conducted dozens of airstrikes against Iran in coordination with the United States and Israel, targeting strategic energy and military infrastructure, according to reports citing people familiar with the matter [1, 2]. The campaign, which began in late February 2026, marks a significant escalation in the UAE's direct military engagement against Tehran, with operations reportedly continuing even after an April ceasefire announcement [1, 2].
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The coordinated strikes reportedly hit key locations, including Qeshm and Abu Musa islands in the Strait of Hormuz, Bandar Abbas, and the Lavan Island oil refinery, which was left non-operational for an extended period [1, 2]. A joint strike on the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex triggered international backlash, leading the U.S. to pressure Israel to halt further attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure to avoid broader escalation [1]. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly stated that "Israel
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