The United Arab Emirates carried out attacks on Iran early last month, sources told the Wall Street Journal, revealing previously unknown participation in the war by the Gulf country.
In an article on Monday (May 11, 2026), the American newspaper said the UAE’s attacks targeted a refinery located on Iran’s Lavan Island and took place “around the time” US President Donald Trump was “announcing a cease-fire in the war” after a five-week air strike campaign.
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President Donald Trump on Monday warned the ceasefire in the West Asia war was on “life support” after rejecting the latest counteroffer from Iran, which said its military stood ready to respond to any act of aggression. The president’s angry reaction sent oil prices soaring and dashed hopes that a deal could be quickly negotiated to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.
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