UAE Is Said to Have Hit Iran Earlier in War as Israel Ties Grow

The United Arab Emirates retaliated against Iranian attacks on its territory earlier in the war in the Middle East, according to people familiar with the matter, coordinating with Israel as the two countries deepen security ties.

The UAE attacked Iran more than once, both before and after the April 8 ceasefire between the US, Israel and Tehran, one of the people said, asking not to be identified discussing sensitive matters. One of those was an Israeli-coordinated response to an Iranian strike on the UAE’s Borouge petrochemicals facility last month, according to the people.