According to a WSJ report cited by security analyst Yair Goldblatt, the United Arab Emirates encouraged President Trump to conduct a ground operation in Iran. The report has not been independently confirmed.
A new report, published by the Wall Street Journal and cited by Israeli security analyst Yair Goldblatt, states that the United Arab Emirates has encouraged President Donald Trump to consider launching a ground operation in Iran. The report adds to a growing body of reports indicating that Gulf states, particularly the UAE, have been pressing the Trump administration for more aggressive military action against Tehran. As previously covered by The Zioneer, the WSJ reported earlier this week that Gulf nations, including the UAE, urged Trump to escalate measures against Iran, including controlling the Strait of Hormuz and potential ground operations. Another report from early August indicated that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed had urged Trump to resume strikes and attempt to topple the regime. The current report, citing a WSJ source, has not been independently confirmed. The White House and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs have not issued official statements.
- StrongWSJ: Gulf states urge Trump to consider ground operations and Hormuz control against Iran
- DevelopingReport: UAE President urged Trump to resume strikes on Iran, topple regime
- DevelopingWSJ: Iran told Saudi Arabia, Oman it plans 'significant' strike on UAE
- DevelopingIranian official alleges Trump planned ground invasion of Iran
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