Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi said the United Arab Emirates allowed its territory to be used for dozens of strikes [1] against Iran.
These allegations intensify tensions in the Persian Gulf during the ongoing Iran-U.S. conflict. The use of UAE soil for military operations suggests a deep intelligence integration between the U.S., Israel, and Gulf partners against Tehran.
The strikes targeted the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex and other strategic sites [2]. These operations occurred in May 2026, during what has been described as Day 66 of the war [3]. Iranian officials said that the attacks were carried out with the support of U.S. and Israeli intelligence [1].
Regional instability has already impacted global markets. Oil prices surged to over $110 per barrel [4] following the attacks. The conflict persists despite various attempts at truces and peace proposals.
Naval activity has also increased in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran prepares mechanisms to manage traffic in the waterway [5]. This maritime tension coincides with broader internal instability in Iran, where reports indicate 2,150 people were executed last year [4].
Abbas Araghchi said the UAE's land was utilized as a launch point for these hostilities [1]. The strikes occurred both during active combat and amid periods of supposed truce [1].
“UAE territory was used for dozens of attacks supported by US and Israeli intelligence.”
The allegation that the UAE hosted strikes against Iran marks a significant escalation in the regional proxy war. By involving the UAE, the conflict expands from a bilateral US-Iran confrontation into a broader coalition effort, potentially compromising the UAE's diplomatic neutrality and increasing the risk of direct Iranian retaliation against Gulf states.
