UAE, US and Israel Strike Iranian Military and Energy Sites in Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates carried out dozens of airstrikes against Iran during the recent conflict, striking both military and energy infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz. The operations took place in coordination with Israel and the United States, according to people familiar with the matter.

The airstrikes began in the early days of the war and continued through the day after the ongoing ceasefire was announced. The Wall Street Journal reported that the UAE's role was deeper than previously known.

Targets included military sites and energy infrastructure located in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes formed part of a broader campaign against Iranian assets during the conflict.

“The United Arab Emirates carried out dozens of airstrikes against Iran beginning in the early days of the war, a deeper involvement than was previously known.”