Conflicting statements
Netanyahu’s office said the visit occurred during Operation “Lion’s Roar” and led to a “historic breakthrough” in relations.
This announcement followed comments by US ambassador Mike Huckabee, who said Israel deployed Iron Dome systems to the UAE during the war.
Tehran targeted the UAE more than any other country during the conflict, which was sparked by US-Israeli attacks in February.
Despite a ceasefire last month, the UAE reported multiple missile and drone attacks from Iran.
The oil-rich nation remains a top US ally and signed the Abraham Accords in 2020 during Donald Trump’s first term.
