Relying upon the current ceasefire to prevent resumed U.S. and Israeli strikes against its territory, Iran is simultaneously seeking to degrade the confidence of America’s Sunni Arab allies. Launching attacks on the United Arab Emirates, Iran wants the UAE and Saudi Arabia to question the value of America’s protective umbrella.
Iran launched drone attacks on support facilities (though not the plant directly) for the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant on Sunday. This latest attack follows a major May 4 missile and drone barrage on UAE energy facilities. The nuclear target was likely chosen for two reasons.
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