“Shadow War Explodes”: UAE Secretly Strikes Iran as Gulf Conflict Pushes Strait of Hormuz Toward Global Energy Crisis

The UAE’s airstrike on Iran’s Lavan Island refinery has escalated the Gulf conflict, threatening global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. This shift in UAE military doctrine raises concerns about a potential retaliatory cycle and further instability in the region. The attack is impacting global energy markets and fueling fears of a wider conflict.