Iran’s military has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Ukrainian drone-defense equipment warehouse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to a statement broadcast on Iranian state television, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters said the strike targeted secret U.S. military sites in Dubai and destroyed a Ukrainian depot allegedly supporting American forces.

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry rejected the Iranian claim, calling it completely false. Ministry spokesperson Horhi Tykhi told reporters that the statement was a blatant lie and accused Iranian authorities of spreading misleading and propagandistic narratives. The denial came amid heightened diplomatic activity in the region.

The Iranian claim coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s unannounced visit to the UAE, during which he said both countries had agreed to strengthen defense cooperation. The timing of the claim has drawn attention to growing regional tensions involving Iran, Ukraine, and Western allies.