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UAE Condemns 'Treacherous' Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks Injuring Civilians
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UAE Condemns 'Treacherous' Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks Injuring Civilians

From Arab Times · (9m ago) English Critical tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting civilian sites.
  • The attacks resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals and are described as a dangerous escalation.
  • The UAE holds Iran responsible and reserves the right to respond in accordance with international law.

The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong condemnation of what it terms 'treacherous' Iranian missile and drone attacks that have targeted civilian areas within the UAE. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these assaults represent a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of international law and the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.

renewed โ€œtreacherousโ€ Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting civilian sites across the country

โ€” UAE Ministry of Foreign AffairsDescribing the nature of the attacks condemned by the UAE.

These attacks pose a direct threat to the UAE's security, stability, and territorial integrity. The ministry emphasized that the nation will not compromise on protecting its sovereignty and explicitly reserves its full right to respond appropriately under international law. The targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure is unequivocally condemned by the UAE, which called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and strict adherence to ceasefire commitments.

represent a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, posing a direct threat to the UAEโ€™s security, stability, and territorial integrity.

โ€” UAE Ministry of Foreign AffairsOutlining the severity and implications of the Iranian attacks.

The UAE has placed full responsibility for these attacks and their repercussions squarely on Iran. This strong stance reflects the UAE's commitment to defending its national security and maintaining regional stability. The incident underscores the volatile security environment in the region and the potential for further escalation.

The United Arab Emirates stressed that it will not compromise on protecting its sovereignty and reserves the full right to respond in accordance with international law.

โ€” UAE Ministry of Foreign AffairsAffirming the UAE's commitment to its sovereignty and its right to retaliate.

From the UAE's perspective, these attacks are not just a violation of its airspace but a direct assault on its people and its standing as a secure and stable nation. The condemnation highlights the UAE's resolve to protect its citizens and interests, signaling a firm response to aggression. The fact that Indian nationals were among the injured underscores the indiscriminate nature of such attacks and the broader regional implications.

targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure is condemned under all legal and humanitarian standards, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and full adherence to ceasefire commitments.

โ€” UAE Ministry of Foreign AffairsStating the UAE's position on attacks against civilians and demanding an end to hostilities.
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