[Iran Denies: Who Attacked the UAE?] The UAE has recently become the new focal point. Iran has so far maintained restraint toward this neighboring country across the sea, albeit limited.
The incident began when the UAE Ministry of Defense stated on Monday and Tuesday that the UAE had come under missile and drone attacks from Iran. The attack on Monday caused a fire at an oil industrial complex in Fujairah Port, injuring three Indian citizens slightly. The UAE Foreign Ministry said it reserves the right to respond to Iran's aggression.
However, Iran’s Headquarters of the Prophet Khatam (responsible for coordinating Iran's armed forces) denied launching any attacks against the UAE, calling the UAE Defense Ministry's report "entirely false." Moreover, it lamented that the UAE has become "a major U.S. and Zionist base," betraying the Islamic world. "These forces are enemies of the Islamic world, causing instability in the region."
The Iranian military stated, "Propaganda, accusations, and playing the victim won’t solve anything or distort the international atmosphere. Our restraint in response to your provocations and support for enemies stems entirely from concern for the safety and well-being of Muslim brothers within the UAE. Do not misinterpret this patience!"
"If any action is launched from UAE territory against Iranian islands, ports, and coasts, we will deliver a devastating and regrettable response."
A May 5 Iranian military statement emphasized that recent missile and drone attacks targeting the UAE were not carried out by Iran. "If any action occurs, we will announce it with firm and clear determination. We admit what we do—but we do not accept unfounded blame."
There is reason to believe Iran’s claim—if they truly intended to severely strike the UAE, Dubai or other financial and oil hubs would not be as quiet as they are today.
Yet the explosion at Fujairah Port was reported in media news—could this be a “false flag operation,” deliberately framing Iran for the bombing?
Nevertheless, the UAE’s actions have indeed deeply hurt Iran—not only providing air bases and logistical support to the United States, but also hosting Israeli Defense Forces soldiers within its borders to operate the "Iron Dome" system.
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Why are the emirs taking such a huge gamble?
Perhaps due to resentment over the decline of their former status as the "Switzerland of the Middle East," bringing American and Israeli military forces into their territory during Trump’s struggle with the Revolutionary Guard, no other Gulf monarchy has dared to challenge Iran so openly. The UAE’s behavior is somewhat out of step.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864382138321931/
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