Secret UAE-Israel Intelligence Pact Targets Iran’s Core Defenses
Leaked details reveal covert collaboration involving satellite surveillance, drone deployment, and Israeli commandos with UAE support, signaling a dramatic shift in Gulf security doctrine.
Watan-In a development that reshapes regional alignments in the Middle East, mounting evidence points to covert military and intelligence cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, aimed at undermining Iranian influence—and potentially laying the groundwork for preemptive strikes inside Iran.
The Pact Begins: A Secret Alliance in Fujairah
According to highly credible sources, the alliance began to take shape in October 2024, when a series of closed-door meetings were held at a sovereign facility near Fujairah, a secluded coastal zone in eastern UAE. These gatherings brought together officers from the UAE’s State Security Service, members of Israel’s Mossad and Aman military intelligence, as well as agents from the CIA.
Far from routine diplomatic coordination, the meetings reportedly focused on crafting a detailed map of Iran’s missile infrastructure and a target list of IRGC commanders, nuclear scientists, and military officers—mirroring Israel’s past “decapitation” campaigns.
Israeli Commandos Penetrate Iran with Emirati Help
These meetings culminated in the planning of a high-risk covert operation in late December 2024, in which Israeli commandos infiltrated Iranian territory via the coastline opposite Bandar Abbas, supported by UAE intelligence and logistics.
The mission involved smuggling drone-equipped containers into Iran—between 10 and 12 trucks, each reportedly holding around 20 remote-controlled drones. Many of these are believed to remain dormant, forming a network of “sleeper bombs” embedded deep within Iranian soil, ready for activation when needed.
UAE’s Spy Evolution: From Raven to Real-Time Mossad Sync
This deepening security role is underpinned by Project Raven, originally developed by the UAE with NSA assistance to monitor domestic dissent. It has since evolved into a regional surveillance platform, now integrated with Mossad intelligence pipelines, collecting real-time data on Iranian leadership movements, missile platforms, and nuclear activities.
This reflects a radical shift: the UAE is no longer a passive player but an active regional actor in military and intelligence confrontations far beyond the Gulf.
Satellites and Surveillance: UAE’s Eyes, Israel’s Algorithms
Another major component is the UAE’s growing satellite capabilities, enhanced significantly in 2024 with direct Israeli support. Officially promoted as tools for “development and environmental monitoring,” leaked data shows they are used to track Iranian military facilities and deliver high-resolution imaging to Israeli agencies—what insiders call “silent surveillance.”
These platforms now operate in tandem with Israel’s Ofek satellite series, combining infrared, optical, and AI-processed data to generate highly detailed targeting intel.
Iran Exposed: From Speculation to Realization
The precision and depth of a recent Israeli strike on Iranian soil—though not officially acknowledged—strongly suggests third-party involvement in both intelligence gathering and field support. Iranian outlets like Tasnim and Fars have begun hinting at Gulf involvement, with whispers of Mossad-linked shell companies in Dubai and unidentified drones near sensitive facilities.
From Normalization to Militarization
This evolution stems from the UAE-Israel normalization via the Abraham Accords (2020). But what began as economic and tech cooperation has matured into a strategic military pact, particularly in confronting Iran, seen by Abu Dhabi as an existential rival across the Gulf, Horn of Africa, and Yemen.
Some Western analysts now dub the UAE “the Israel of the Gulf”, noting its adoption of Israeli-style covert warfare, cyber espionage, and proxy operations. This role overhaul shatters the image of the UAE as a neutral, stable power and draws it into Iran’s war calculus—explaining the country’s current state of high alert, despite public denials.
A Dangerous Edge: Iran May Strike Back
Abu Dhabi’s involvement in operations against Iran signals a dangerous Gulf strategy shift, one that may backfire. Iran, with its vast experience in counter-intelligence and non-traditional warfare, is unlikely to let this pass. Whether the response is cyber, political, or military, one thing is clear: the UAE is no longer a bystander—it is now a combatant in the Israel-Iran shadow war.
These actions mark the opening chapters of a clandestine war—one that could soon erupt into open confrontation, turning the “silent surveillance state” into a battleground for delayed vengeance.
