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Iran regime’s brazen bluff: Demands compensation amidst its own attacks
A shocking new low from Tehran! They're bombing the UAE, then crying foul and demanding cash.
![Smoke rises near Dubai International Airport on March 16, 2026, following a drone incident as the Iranian regime maintained its attacks on the Gulf. [AFP]](/gc1/images/2026/04/08/55396-uae_iran-600_384.webp)
By Noureddine Omar |
Iran's regime is playing a dangerous game, audaciously demanding UN compensation from the UAE. This isn't about justice; it's a desperate disinformation tactic to deflect from Tehran's rampant aggression and destabilize the Gulf.
Iran’s UN Ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, brazenly claims the UAE enabled "US strikes," yet the truth is far more sinister.
Reality: Iran's onslaught
The UAE is reeling from unprovoked Iranian aggression, intercepting hundreds of missiles and drones. These aren't precision strikes on military targets; they're devastating attacks on civilian airports, homes, and vital oil facilities.
This shatters Iran's false narrative.
Analysts expose Iran's demand as a desperate ploy. Cairo University's Wael Al-Shuraimi calls it a preemptive move to stifle future Gulf claims. UAE's Anwar Gargash insists the real compensation is owed by Iran for its destructive warpath.
The world sees through Iran's lies; the UAE stands firm.