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Updated 2026-05-12 20:05 UTC 1 source Negative

Ukraine retaliated against Russian attacks that killed six people by targeting distant gas facilities. Iran's messaging campaign increasingly targets the UAE due to its close ties with the US and Israel.

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Al Jazeera

Ukraine hits Russia’s distant gas facilities after Moscow’s attacks kill 6

The attack comes in retaliation for the Russian attacks that killed at least six in Ukraine, according to the president.

2026-05-12 19:36 UTC

Al Jazeera

Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging?

The UAE's close ties to the US and Israel have placed the Gulf country under Iranian suspicion.

2026-05-12 19:37 UTC