Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaffirmed its steadfast approach to supporting regional security and stability in coordination with regional and international partners, reflecting its commitment to safeguarding the region and protecting its peoples from the repercussions of conflicts, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the UAE condemned in the strongest terms the unprovoked Iranian attacks and threats targeting the UAE and countries across the region, including the launch of nearly 3,000 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones towards the UAE.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reported that the attacks resulted in civilian casualties and injuries, as well as damage to civilian infrastructure, constituting a clear violation of state sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security and stability.
The ministry stressed that all measures undertaken by the UAE fall within the framework of defensive actions aimed at protecting its sovereignty, civilians, and vital infrastructure, in line with its legitimate right to safeguard national security and maintain stability.
MoFA underscored that the UAE reserves its full sovereign, legal, diplomatic, and military rights to address any threat or hostile act.
The ministry added that attempts at coercion or the promotion of malicious narratives and allegations would not undermine the UAE's principled positions or deter the country from safeguarding its national interests and upholding its sovereignty and independent decision-making.
MoFA also affirmed that the UAE continues close coordination and consultation with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and regional and international partners in support of regional security and stability and to strengthen joint Gulf cooperation.