UAE may have carried out strikes on Iranian territory — newspaper

TASS · 🇮🇷 public Iran · May 11, 2026 · 161 words

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What to know about UAE may have carried out strikes on Iranian territory — newspaper

The article reports on claims by The Wall Street Journal that the United Arab Emirates may have conducted strikes on Iranian territory, including an oil refinery. It mentions the UAE's military cooperation with the US and references previous attacks on UAE oil facilities that Abu Dhabi attributed to Iran.

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage

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Center86%

Right14%

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What happened

The United Arab Emirates may have carried out several strikes on Iranian territory, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.

Why it matters

According to the newspaper, Abu Dhabi’s attacks may have included a strike on an oil refinery on the Lavan Island.

Common ground

The report noted that although this attack occurred during a ceasefire between the US and Iran, it did not provoke a negative reaction from Washington, which secretly welcomed Abu Dhabi’s involvement in the conflict.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

Follow-up questions

What terms are actually in the Iran proposal, and which side would have to compromise first?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Abu Dhabi blamed Iran for the attacks?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

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Low risk. This article shows minimal use of propaganda techniques.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Abu Dhabi blamed Iran for the attacks”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that UAE officials condemned the attacks by Iran, calling them a violation of sovereignty.

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web search NEUTRAL — Officials from the United Arab Emirates condemned the attacks by Iran, calling them a "flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law", while stating the country has a right to prote…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_the_Un…

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran denies attacking UAE, warns of ‘decisive response’ if strikes launched from its territory.Global condemnation mounts over Iranian attacks on the UAE. 2 days ago. Save for later.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been accused of launching direct strikes targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure, while escalating its anti-Tehran rhetoric and having lobbied the US to return to …
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/little-sparta-why-the-uae…

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Claim 2: “the UAE came under rocket fire and drone strikes”

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and news reports, confirm the UAE was targeted by Iranian missiles and drones.

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web search NEUTRAL — Authorities say an Iranian drone sparked a fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone, wounding three people.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/4/uae-reports-missile-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Three Indians were injured in a Fujairah drone strike as UAE-Iran tensions escalate. Here's why the UAE is being targeted and what it means for the ceasefire.
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global…

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web search NEUTRAL — The United Arab Emirates said its air defences were engaging missile and drone threats on Monday evening as firefighters battled a blaze at a major oil industry zone following a drone attack which ...
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/fujairah-oil-zone…

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Claim 3: “Abu Dhabi’s attacks may have included a strike on an oil refinery on the Lavan Island.”

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While there are reports of UAE strikes on Iran and Iranian strikes on the UAE, the provided evidence does not specifically mention a strike on an oil refinery on Lavan Island.

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web search NEUTRAL — The United Arab Emirates (UAE), [b] also known simply as the Emirates, [c] is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_arab_emirates

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 13, 2023 · Physical map of The United Arab Emirates showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Th…
https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/united-arab-emirates

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web search NEUTRAL — UAE Digital Participation Hub Share Your Thoughts, opinions, and insights to be part of shaping the prosperous future of the UAE. Participate Now Polls Consultations
https://u.ae/en

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Claim 4: “since the start of the Middle East hostilities, the UAE has been more active than other Persian Gulf countries in opposing Iran and has maintained close military cooperation with the US.”

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TASS explicitly cites the Wall Street Journal reporting that the UAE has been more active than other Gulf countries in opposing Iran and maintains close US military cooperation. Wikipedia also notes the influx of US military veterans into the Emirati military.

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web search NEUTRAL — Hundreds of US military veterans were also known to have been hired by the UAE government or state-owned firms. Experts claimed that the Emirati military was the Arab world's most powerful due to the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates_Armed_For…

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web search NEUTRAL — According to The Wall Street Journal, since the start of the Middle East hostilities, the UAE has been more active than other Persian Gulf countries in opposing Iran and has maintained close military …
https://tass.com/world/2129497

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web search NEUTRAL — The WSJ even reported that some Gulf Arab states were considering joining the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. However, according to a senior Iranian security official, leaders in Tehran now believe the UA…
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uae-has-active-role-iran-…

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Claim 5: “this attack occurred during a ceasefire between the US and Iran”

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Wikipedia and Al Jazeera both confirm the existence of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement during the period of these hostilities.

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web search NEUTRAL — On April 8, despite the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, UAE reported that its air defenses are intercepting Iranian missiles and drones.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_the_Un…

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web search NEUTRAL — A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has halted 40 days of US-Israeli attacks on Iran that had pushed the region to the brink of a wider war.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/us-iran-ceasefire-de…

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web search NEUTRAL — US-Iran War highlights: UAE says air defences intercepted two drones launched from Iran.Iran Strikes UAE, International Ships as Ceasefire Teeters. 7 days ago. Save for later.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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Claim 6: “Tehran denies any involvement in the incident.”

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TASS and Google News both report that Iran denies involvement/attacking the UAE.

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web search NEUTRAL — 10 hours ago · Iran live updates: Trump says ceasefire is 'unbelievably weak' Trump railed against the Iranian proposal response that he received on Sunday.
https://abcnews.com/International/live-updates/iran-live-upd…

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran, [c] officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, [d] also known as Persia, [e] is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian S…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Stay on top of Iran latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
https://www.aljazeera.com/where/iran/

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Claim 7: “The United Arab Emirates may have carried out several strikes on Iranian territory, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.”

CORROBORATED

The claim that the Wall Street Journal reported the UAE carried out strikes on Iranian territory is corroborated by TASS and other web results referencing the WSJ report.

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web search NEUTRAL — Breaking news and analysis from the U.S. and around the world at WSJ.com. Politics, Economics, Markets, Life & Arts, and in-depth reporting.
https://www.wsj.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of WALL is a high thick masonry structure forming a long rampart or an enclosure chiefly for defense —often used in plural. How to use wall in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wall

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web search NEUTRAL — A wall is a structure and a surface that defines an area; carries a load; provides security, shelter, or soundproofing; or serves a decorative purpose. There are various types of walls, including bord…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall

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Claim 8: “a major fire broke out at an oil refinery complex in the Fujairah Emirate”

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Multiple sources confirm a fire broke out at an oil industry zone/refinery in Fujairah following a drone attack.

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web search NEUTRAL — At around 12:53 p.m. on 28 February 2026, following the coordinated 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a multiday series of missile and drone airstrikes …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_the_Un…

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web search NEUTRAL — President Donald Trump says he gives the U.S. a 15 out of 10 grade for the Iran war. The president opened his remarks, at an unrelated White House event on AI, saying that the U.S. is “doing very well…
https://www.tiktok.com/@apnews/video/7613086758351260958

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web search NEUTRAL — The fire in Fujairah occurred after debris fell during the interception of a drone, the emirate's media office said. Civil defence forces are handling the incident to contain the fire, it added.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fire-occurred-uaes-fujai…

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