UAE Coordinating With Israel on Iran War
The United Arab Emirates is coordinating with Israel in response to Iranian attacks, including deploying Israeli air defense systems like Iron Dome on UAE soil. Iranian strikes have targeted UAE infrastructure, including oil facilities and tankers, prompting condemnation from the Gulf Cooperation Council. The UAE has signaled it may escalate to direct military action in defense of its sovereignty and regional trade interests.
- ▪The UAE has Israeli advisors and an Iron Dome battery deployed to help defend against Iranian attacks.
- ▪An Israeli air defense system in the UAE intercepted an Iranian missile, marking active military cooperation between the two nations.
- ▪Iran has attacked UAE oil infrastructure, including the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone and an ADNOC tanker, escalating regional tensions.
- ▪The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iran's actions as 'serious aggression' and labeled the attack on the tanker as piracy.
- ▪Approximately 85% of Iranian missiles and drones since February 28 have landed on GCC territory, indicating the Gulf states are primary targets.
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UAE Coordinating With Israel on Iran War David Strom 4:40 PM | May 04, 2026 AP Photo It's been little noticed by the media, but ever since the beginning of the Iran War, Arab countries have been quietly, but not secretly, coordinating with Israel. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); The UAE, for instance, has Israeli advisors on the ground who are helping with air defense, and an Iron Dome battery is based in the UAE. During the 12-Day War, several Arab countries shot down Iranian drones aimed at Israel.
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