Report: Mossad chief secretly visited the Emirates twice during the war with Iran

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May 13, 2026   
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Mossad head Dadi Barnea visited the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran.

According to a report today (Wednesday) in the Wall Street Journal, Barnea visited at least twice during the 40 days of the war to coordinate security regarding the campaign.

According to the report, which quotes official Arab sources and a knowledgeable source, the secret visits took place in March and April.

The two countries coordinated security during the fighting.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee admitted that Israel sent Iron Dome batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates so that it could defend itself against Iranian attacks during the war.

Yesterday, the Reuters news agency reported that Saudi Arabia attacked Iran several times during the war in response to Iranian attacks on the kingdom's territory.

This report came against the backdrop of another report that the United Arab Emirates also carried out covert attacks on Iran in response to the rocket and drone attacks on the Gulf state.