Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 18 (ANI): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Abdullah bin Zayed strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the UAE and extended his condolences to the families of those killed.
In a statement from the UAE Foreign Ministry, the victims were identified as Alaa Nader Awni (State of Palestine); Murib Zaman Nizar, Muzaffar Ali Ghulam, and Ismail Salim Khan (Pakistan); Ahmed Ali (Bangladesh); and Dibas Shrestha (Nepal).
Abdullah bin Zayed described the assaults as “unprovoked terrorist attacks” targeting the UAE, noting that they have continued for 18 consecutive days and involved more than 2,000 ballistic and cruise missiles and drones aimed at critical civilian infrastructure, airports, residential areas, and other civilian sites across the country.
He said the escalation constitutes a flagrant violation of UAE sovereignty and poses a serious threat to regional and international security and stability. The UAE strongly condemns the ongoing attacks targeting civilians and critical facilities.
The minister cited United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, co-sponsored by 136 UN member states, which demands that Iran immediately and unconditionally cease these attacks against the Gulf states and Jordan and affirms Iran’s liability for damages and losses incurred by affected countries.
The UAE reserves its full right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, national security, and territorial integrity, and to ensure the safety of its citizens and residents, invoking its inherent right of self-defence under international law. He added that relevant authorities are fully prepared to address any threats and that the security situation across the country remains stable with readiness levels at their highest.
Abdullah bin Zayed praised the support and solidarity expressed by more than 130 countries, saying this reflects international confidence in the UAE and its longstanding role in responsible diplomacy and regional stability.
As the security situation escalates in West Asia and the Gulf, Australia’s Department of Defence confirmed an Iranian strike impacted an area at the Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE on Wednesday morning. While no casualties were reported, the strike caused minor damage to an accommodation block and a medical facility in the Australian section of the base.
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