Iran Warns of Significant Attack on United Arab Emirates Amid Gulf Tensions

Iran has reportedly sent a message to Saudi Arabia and Oman indicating plans for a "significant" attack on the United Arab Emirates, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report did not specify the timing or the nature of the potential targets. This warning comes amid ongoing escalation in the Gulf region.

The US Central Command announced it completed an eighth consecutive wave of strikes against Iran overnight, targeting air defense systems, naval capabilities, missile and drone storage sites, and coastal surveillance infrastructure. These US attacks resumed following an Iranian assault in Jordan that killed two American soldiers and left another service member missing.

Meanwhile, Tehran has increased missile and drone attacks on Gulf states in recent days, raising fears that the conflict could expand into a broader regional confrontation. The new threat against the UAE heightens alert levels among Gulf Arab countries, which have already experienced damage to infrastructure and shipping routes in the area.