Pakistan, May 12 -- The The Wall Street Journal has claimed that the United Arab Emirates carried out covert strikes on Iran during the recent conflict. The report alleges that an Iranian oil refinery on Lavan Island was targeted in an attack that caused a major fire and temporary shutdown. The strikes reportedly occurred in early April as a ceasefire was being negotiated.

According to the report, the alleged attack took place shortly before US President Donald Trump was expected to announce a ceasefire with Iran. Sources cited in the report claimed the United States quietly welcomed UAE involvement in the conflict. The alleged operation marks a significant escalation in regional covert warfare.

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