Countries in the Middle East and regional organizations condemned Iran’s attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying the attacks represent a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and stability. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, condemning the latest Iranian attacks.The two also reviewed regional developments and discussed efforts to enhance regional security and stability. In a statement, Jordan’s Foreign Ministry described the attacks as a blatant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty and a dangerous escalation threatening its security, stability, and territorial integrity.
Jordan’s Foreign Ministry described the attacks as a blatant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty and a dangerous escalation threatening its security, stability, and territorial integrity. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign described the incident as a “blatant violation of international law and the principle of freedom of maritime navigation. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed its categorical rejection of any practices aimed at terrorizing civilians or destabilizing the Arabian Gulf region. It reaffirmed its full solidarity and support for the measures taken by the UAE to protect its national assets and sovereignty.
Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, condemned the attacks, reaffirming that Arab national security is indivisible, expressing full solidarity and support for the UAE. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), also expressed the Council’s condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks targeting the UAE.
