Iran claims strike on Ukraine-linked anti-drone depot in Dubai

Iran has claimed it carried out a strike in Dubai targeting a warehouse allegedly storing Ukraine-linked anti-drone systems, in an operation it said also hit positions associated with U. S. forces. According to Iranian state media, a spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the facility was being used to support American military operations. The spokesman stated that the depot, which reportedly housed anti-drone systems linked to Ukraine, was destroyed in a joint operation conducted by the IRGC’s aerospace and naval forces. The official claimed that the strike coincided with attacks on what he described as hideouts of American commanders and personnel in Dubai, alleging “heavy casualties. ” He further said that 21 Ukrainian personnel were present at the warehouse at the time of the strike and were “likely killed, ” though no confirmed details on their fate were available. There has been no immediate independent verification of the claims, and authorities in the United Arab Emirates have not publicly commented on the reported incident. The development comes as Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting the UAE. On Saturday, he met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, where both sides agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation. According to a statement from Ukraine, the meeting included discussions on security cooperation and efforts by Ukrainian military experts in the UAE to counter Iranian drone threats. The leaders also reviewed the broader regional security situation, including tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and potential implications for global oil markets. Both sides discussed possible measures to address emerging challenges and agreed to expand cooperation in defence and security sectors. The talks follow Ukraine’s recent defence cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. The claim by Iran, if confirmed, would mark a significant escalation, potentially widening the geographic scope of the conflict and raising concerns over the security of critical infrastructure in the Gulf region.

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