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UAE Conducted Dozens of Airstrikes Against Iran During Israel-US War: Report

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes against Iran during the Israel-US war, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
  • The UAE's involvement was more extensive than previously acknowledged, with operations continuing even after a ceasefire.
  • The report suggests Abu Dhabi acted as a third participant, coordinating strikes with Washington and Israel.

The United Arab Emirates carried out dozens of airstrikes against Iran during the recent Israel-US conflict, a report by The Wall Street Journal revealed. Citing individuals familiar with the matter, the newspaper indicated that the UAE's role in the war was more significant than previously understood. The strikes reportedly began in the early days of the conflict and persisted even after a ceasefire was announced in April. This suggests Abu Dhabi functioned as a third party in the military campaign, working in coordination with the United States and Israel, which provided intelligence support. The targets included locations on Qeshm Island and Abu Musa in the Strait of Hormuz, Bandar Abbas, the Lavan Island oil refinery, and the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex. The report highlights the extensive involvement of regional powers in the conflict, underscoring the complex geopolitical dynamics at play during the war.

The UAE launched airstrikes from the early days of the conflict and continued operations even after a ceasefire was announced in April.

— The Wall Street JournalReporting on the UAE's involvement in the conflict
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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