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Tehran claims the U.S. attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week

Tehran claims the U.S. attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week

Summary

Iran has accused the United States of launching attacks from the United Arab Emirates as its conflict with the U.S. and Israel continues into the third week. Iran threatened to target non-U.S. assets in the UAE, warning people to evacuate certain ports. The U.S. and Israel have conducted military strikes on Iranian sites, while Iran has targeted U.S.-linked facilities.

Key Facts

  • Iran claims the U.S. used locations in the UAE to attack Iran's Kharg Island.
  • Tehran threatened UAE ports, urging evacuations.
  • A fire started at a Fujairah port due to debris from an intercepted Iranian drone.
  • President Trump stated the U.S. destroyed military targets on Kharg Island.
  • Iran threatened retaliation against U.S.-linked oil facilities.
  • Iran's foreign minister warned of potential escalations and urged the removal of "foreign aggressors."
  • The U.S. and Israel have conducted multiple military strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
  • A missile hit the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad; no responsibility was claimed.

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