UAE Diplomatic Adviser Anwar Gargash Rejects Iranian Claims of Targeting US Military Bases as Systematic Deception

UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash accuses Iran of lying about targeting US bases, stating that recent strikes have hit civilian infrastructure.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 12, 2026, 6:19 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Arabian Business

Challenging the Narrative of Military Targeting

The diplomatic rift between the United Arab Emirates and Iran widened on Wednesday as senior Emirati diplomat Anwar Gargash issued a sharp rebuttal to Tehran’s recent military communiqués. Gargash asserted that the Iranian government is disseminating false information by claiming its ongoing missile and drone operations are restricted to US military installations in the Gulf. According to the senior adviser, the sheer volume and trajectory of the weaponry utilized in these strikes reveal a strategic focus that extends far beyond foreign military outposts.

Evidence of Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure

In a formal statement released on social media, Gargash clarified that the recent wave of "treacherous attacks" has directly impacted civilian infrastructure and vital local facilities. He emphasized that the Iranian aggression has proceeded without regard for the safety of innocent residents, contradicting the tactical precision claimed by the Khatam al-Anbiya Command. This assessment aligns with previous reports of disruptions to regional logistics and commercial hubs, suggesting a deliberate effort to destabilize the UAE’s domestic environment under the guise of anti-Western military action.

The State of National Self-Defence

The UAE has officially characterized its current military posture as one of necessary self-defence in response to direct provocations against its territory and people. Gargash noted that any defensive measures undertaken by the state are aimed at halting ongoing aggression against the Emirates and other Arab Gulf nations rather than seeking a broader regional escalation. He reiterated that the UAE’s primary objective remains the preservation of its sovereignty and the protection of its civilian population from unprovoked aerial bombardment.