Suspicious drone, jet activity over Iran

Two UAE-operated Chinese drones were found downed near Iran before Mirage fighters reportedly struck an Iranian refinery after Trump's ceasefire announcement.

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Iran

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Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 13:00 UTC

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Earlier this month, two downed Chinese-made Wing Loong II unmanned aerial vehicles, reportedly operated by the United Arab Emirates, were found near the Iranian coast. Following the ceasefire announced by President Trump, airstrikes were then carried out against an Iranian refinery on Lavan Island. According to Iranian sources, the strikes involved Mirage 2000-9 fighters operated by the UAE Air Force. These events point to a significant, covert military escalation by the UAE against Iran in the Persian Gulf region.

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3d agoIntel Slava

Iranian sources have identified the aircraft involved in the Lavan Island refinery strike as UAE Air Force Mirage 2000-9 fighters, and linked the earlier downed drones to UAE operations.

e/eineurope · topic · T-06757cycle Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 13:00 UTC · first reported 3d ago