Exclusive: 1351 Emirati Attacks on Iran.. What the Wall Street Journal Didn't Publish to Prevent War, and the Pentagon Burns the UAE
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Secret Pentagon sources reveal 3150 Emirati sorties and 250 HIMARS strikes from Emirati territory against Iran. These attacks, often coordinated with Israel, targeted Iranian energy and nuclear facilities, with Israeli pilots even operating Emirati aircraft. This coordination began before any Iranian retaliation.
All Israeli strikes on Iranian energy and nuclear projects were coordinated with the UAE, even when Trump and the Pentagon's special operations commander prevented Israel from directly hitting these targets. The UAE also facilitated Israeli operations in southern Iran, and Israeli air defense systems (Iron Dome) were deployed and operated with Israeli personnel in the UAE. Egyptian forces were also involved in joint operations.
The Wall Street Journal's reports on numerous Emirati raids against Iranian islands like Qeshm and Abu Musa are seen as a strategic move. Following Trump's conference delaying war and lifting the naval blockade, exposing the UAE's involvement might be an attempt to 'burn' the UAE's card, forcing it back into its original position, and signaling that the issue of war has been bypassed.
The widespread exposure of the UAE's direct involvement in hostilities, including HIMARS strikes and advanced missile usage against Iran, marks it as a primary belligerent. This revelation, particularly through the Wall Street Journal, aims to deter a return to war for Trump and indicates that the UAE's infrastructure would be a primary target in any future conflict, making it a critical 'burned card' in regional dynamics.
Evidence for the UAE's direct role includes Iranian downing of Emirati-operated Chinese drones, and the use of Mirage, Rafale, and HIMARS from Emirati territory. The presence of 32 Israeli pilots and engineers for Iron Dome in the UAE further highlights this deep integration. This makes the UAE a crucial front in any upcoming war, with the potential for massive destruction, a scenario the Pentagon might be highlighting to prevent a broader conflict and avoid redrawing Gulf maps.