Report Says UAE Hit Refinery on Iran's Lavan Island, Iran Had Called Strikes an 'Enemy Attack'
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Published: May 12, 2026, 21:38 IST | Updated: May 12, 2026, 21:38 IST
Fresh reports have sparked major controversy after claims emerged that the United Arab Emirates secretly carried out strikes inside Iran during the recent US-Israel conflict with Tehran. According to reports, one alleged strike targeted a refinery on Iran’s strategically important Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf. While Abu Dhabi has not officially confirmed the claims, the reports have intensified speculation over Gulf nations quietly entering the regional conflict amid growing tensions across West Asia.
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