The Telegraph reports Trump advisers urged the UAE to take a larger role in tensions with Iran,

According to the report, officials within Trump’s orbit allegedly encouraged the UAE to increase military and political involvement against Tehran amid rising regional instability. One reported suggestion involved the UAE potentially asserting control over, an island tied to Iran’s oil infrastructure and maritime operations.

The allegations come amid broader tensions in the Middle East following months of conflict involving Iran, Gulf states, Israel, and the United States. Reports indicate that the UAE has already been linked to covert military operations targeting Iranian assets, including an alleged strike on facilities located on Lavan Island earlier this year.