Iran Accuses UAE of Active War Participation Amid Trump's Claims

Tensions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates have escalated significantly following accusations by Iranian officials that Abu Dhabi actively participated in recent military conflicts against Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi labeled the UAE an 'active partner in war,' citing alleged use of Emirati territory for attacks and collusion with Israel. Former officials Manouchehr Mottaki and Ali Motahari reinforced these claims, alleging UAE drone involvement and highlighting growing hostility driven by U.S. support. These statements coincide with reports of a secret visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the UAE during the conflict, which Israeli officials described as a historic breakthrough despite Emirati denials. Additionally, the Wall Street Journal reported secret Mossad visits and UAE-led attacks on Iranian oil infrastructure, including Lavan Island and Asaluyeh port. The delivery of Israel’s Iron Dome system to the UAE has further fueled Iranian suspicions of expanding security cooperation between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the military weakening of Iran as a key achievement of his administration, promising continued pressure on the Islamic Republic.