00:13The war is expanding.
00:16What began as a confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel
00:21has now pulled another major gulf power directly into the line of fire.
00:27And tonight, the Middle East faces one of its most dangerous moments in months.
00:33Iran has launched a direct strike against the United Arab Emirates,
00:37marking a dramatic escalation in a conflict that shows few signs of slowing down.
00:43According to Iranian state media, the target was Al-Safran Air Base,
00:49one of the UAE's most important military installations.
00:53Located southwest of Abu Dhabi, the base has played a key role in regional air operations.
00:59Iran claims its aerospace force carried out the attack,
01:04striking aircraft hangars at the facility twice.
01:07The targets, according to Tehran, included hangars housing Mirage 2000 fighter jets
01:13and Chinese-made Wing Loong combat drones.
01:17Iranian officials accused the UAE of actively participating in military operations
01:23against Iranian territory, specifically citing alleged Emirati involvement
01:28in strikes targeting Bandar Abbas and the strategically important Lavon oil refinery.
01:36Tehran described the attack as a measured and proportional response.
01:51The UAE has not yet released a full damage assessment, nor has it confirmed casualty figures.
01:58However, local reports indicate air defense systems were activated as the attack unfolded.
02:05The strike represents a major turning point.
02:08Until now, the United Arab Emirates had largely avoided becoming a direct target,
02:14despite its close military ties with Washington.
02:18While Emirati facilities have faced threats from Iranian-backed groups in the past,
02:23this marks the first direct Iranian strike on UAE territory during the current conflict.
02:30Military analysts say the implications are significant.
02:34The UAE has quietly played a larger role in regional security operations than publicly acknowledged,
02:42providing intelligence support, hosting military assets,
02:46and coordinating closely with Western partners.
02:49Al-Safran Air Base has become one of the key centers for those activities.
02:54By targeting the base, Iran appears determined to raise the cost
02:59for countries supporting military pressure against Tehran.
03:03The timing is particularly sensitive.
03:06The strike comes amid an accelerating cycle of retaliation.
03:11In recent days, the United States targeted Iranian radar installations,
03:16drone command centers, and military infrastructure.
03:19Iran responded with missile attacks on American facilities,
03:23including Ali al-Salem Air Base in Cuit.
03:27Now, the conflict has widened further,
03:29bringing another Gulf state directly into the confrontation.
03:34Diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes.
03:38Indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain active,
03:42but each new strike makes the path toward de-escalation increasingly difficult.
03:48Regional governments are closely monitoring developments.
03:52Military readiness levels have reportedly increased across several Gulf nations,
03:57and energy markets are watching nervously.
04:00Any prolonged instability near critical shipping routes and oil infrastructure
04:05could have global consequences.
04:08For now, all eyes are on Abu Dhabi.
04:12Will the UAE respond directly?
04:14Will the United States increase its involvement?
04:18Or can diplomacy still prevent a broader regional war?
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