Trump officials urged UAE to seize Iranian island, report says
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-05-17 01:59 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Senior officials in the administration of Donald Trump encouraged the United Arab Emirates to take a more direct role in the conflict with Iran and capture one of its islands in the Persian Gulf, according to a report by The Telegraph.
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