Iranian officials have warned that the United Arab Emirates will face extensive attacks on its state assets if the United States proceeds with a ground offensive against Iran. According to a report by Middle East Eye citing two senior Iranian officials, Tehran believes the UAE is playing an active role alongside the US and Israel in the ongoing conflict. The warning comes as US President Donald Trump reportedly plans a ground operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has kept closed since the war began.

The officials claimed that the US assault could target Kharg Island, a key hub for Iran’s crude oil exports, and that the operation might be launched from Gulf Arab states, including the UAE and Bahrain. They alleged that the UAE has provided air power and bases to US forces and that Iran has already conveyed a message to Abu Dhabi about potential consequences.

If the ground attack originates from Emirati territory, Iran said it will treat the UAE as a direct enemy and expand strikes beyond military and intelligence sites to include government-owned civilian infrastructure.