Manama: The United Arab Emirates expressed strong condemnation of the Iranian missile attacks that targeted its territory and several countries in the region, describing them as a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the UAE's full solidarity with the affected countries, stressing that the security of the region is indivisible. It reiterated its rejection of the use of regional territories as arenas for settling disputes or expanding conflicts, warning of the repercussions of such violations on regional and international security, global economic stability, and energy security.
The ministry renewed the UAE's call for restraint and diplomatic solutions and dialogue to overcome the current crisis, while affirming its full and legitimate right to respond to the attacks and to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, national security, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens and residents, in accordance with international law.
The statement concluded by extending condolences to the family of the Pakistani victim, stressing that the targeting of civilians and civilian objects is condemned under legal and humanitarian principles.