In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned what it described as Iran's attempts to justify attacks targeting the Emirates, calling them “a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the principles of good neighbourlinessâ€.
UAE minister of state Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar reaffirmed the country's “categorical rejection†of allegations against its sovereignty and said the Emirates reserved the right to respond militarily to threats or hostile acts.
“Despite the numerous international and regional resolutions and condemnations issued, Iran has continued its terrorist attacks against the United Arab Emirates and other countries in the region, in clear disregard of the international consensus,†Al Marar said, according to the ministry.
He cited UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026) and a Human Rights Council resolution adopted in Geneva condemning Iranian attacks.
The remarks came after Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi accused the UAE of supporting military aggression against Iran during the BRICS meeting.
“The United Arab Emirates played a significant role in supporting and facilitating the military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran,†Gharibabadi said.
“Every warplane that took off from the United Arab Emirates has been documented, including the exact time, date, and flight path,†he added, saying Iran had submitted 120 official notices and evidence to the UN Security Council.
Responding to the accusations, Al Marar said the UAE held Iran “fully responsible for these terrorist attacks and their repercussions†and asserted that the country was capable of defending itself.
