UAE targeted Iran's Lavan Island refinery during secret attacks against Islamic regime - report

The Wall Street Journal reported that the United Arab Emirates conducted secret strikes against Iranian assets, including attacks on Lavan Island's refinery in early April, in response to Iranian targeting of Emirati civilian and energy infrastructure. Iran subsequently launched drone and missile barrages against the UAE and Kuwait, though it did not publicly confirm attribution at the time; the U.S. administration reportedly welcomed the UAE's participation and expected increased Gulf state involvement in regional military operations.