Tehran: Iran's Foreign Ministry has issued a condemnation of the United Arab Emirates for what it perceives as the UAE's cooperation with hostile parties, warning of potential repercussions for regional peace and stability. The ministry's statement accuses Abu Dhabi of hosting military forces from the United States and Israel, actions that Iran claims endanger its national security and regional stability.
According to Anadolu Agency, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has also dismissed allegations from the UAE that Iran had conducted missile or drone attacks against the country, labeling these accusations as 'unfounded.' The ministry clarified that Iran's recent defensive actions were solely targeted at countering US activities in the region. It urged the UAE to refrain from engaging with hostile entities and reiterated Iran's commitment to international law and principles of good neighborly relations.
Iran's statement emphasized its right to take necessary measures to protect its national interests and security. Additionally, Iran's armed forces have denied any involvement in missile or drone attacks against the UAE in recent days, as reported by Iranian state media IRIB. A spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters stated that no such operations were conducted and that any military action would have been 'clearly and officially announced.'
The spokesperson also dismissed accusations by the UAE Defense Ministry as 'baseless' and warned that any attack originating from UAE territory would prompt a 'decisive and regret-inducing' response from Tehran. These developments occur amid rising tensions in the Gulf, highlighted by consecutive days of reported strikes targeting the UAE.
UAE authorities have reported intercepting waves of missiles and drones allegedly launched from Iran, with an earlier attack reportedly causing a significant fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone. The escalation in regional tensions follows US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, which led to retaliatory actions from Tehran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
A ceasefire was established on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, although talks in Islamabad did not result in a lasting agreement. The truce was later extended by US President Donald Trump without a specified deadline. Since April 13, the United States has been enforcing a naval blockade aimed at Iranian maritime traffic in the critical waterway.