Mehrdad Khalili, a journalist with ties to the Iranian regime, claimed that the United Arab Emirates attacked targets in southern Iran, according to a report by Israeli journalist Ro'i Kays. The claim is so far unconfirmed by any other source.
At 19:50 Jerusalem, the desk reports that regime-affiliated Iranian journalist Mehrdad Khalili has claimed that the United Arab Emirates struck targets in southern Iran, according to Israeli journalist Ro'i Kays. The claim was accompanied by unverified reports of explosions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, though no independent confirmation has emerged. The allegation follows earlier reports of a UAE drone presence over southern Iran earlier today.
Earlier today, at 16:16 Jerusalem, the desk published two reports: Iran's claim that a UAE drone was shot down after participating in attacks, and a separate report that a UAE suicide drone was operating over southern Iran. Both were single-sourced and remain unverified. The thread has seen no independent corroboration of any UAE military involvement in strikes on Iran.
The Zioneer has previously reported a series of unverified claims of strikes on Iranian territory, including from Iranian state-affiliated media. On Mon Jul 13, Iran alleged that some strikes were launched from Gulf states, as reported by analyst Yair Goldblatt. The same journalist, Khalili, was earlier cited by the desk commenting on US strikes breaking containment. The wider context includes multiple unverified reports of attacks in southern Iran over recent weeks, monitored by the desk.
The claim remains unverified. No independent source has confirmed Khalili's allegation, and Iranian state media has not commented. The UAE has not responded. The reliability of the claim is low, given the single source and lack of corroboration.
2 developments
- StrongIran claims some strikes in the south were launched from Gulf states
- DevelopingIran's Mehr news agency: Israeli Air Force participated in strikes on southern Iran
- DevelopingIranian regime-affiliated journalist: US strikes broke containment rule, response will be 'completely different'
- DevelopingIranian opposition journalist: US strikes in southern Iran prepare ground for occupation of Kharg Island
Source and signal
- Internal intake