Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan have denounced missile and drone strikes, as Germany, the UK, and Canada call for Iran to return to talks. Tensions are rising in the Gulf again after the United Arab Emirates stated it intercepted 15 missiles and four drones fired from Iran and warned that it reserves the right to respond to the \u201ctreacherous\u201d attacks.<\/p>\n
The attacks on Monday mark the first time the UAE has been targeted since Iran and the United States agreed to a ceasefire on April 8. According to authorities in the UAE, one drone attack set off a \u201clarge\u201d fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone and wounded three Indian nationals. Officials also said Iran attacked an empty crude oil tanker belonging to the state oil firm as it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. There was no official comment from Iran, but the state broadcaster carried a statement blaming \u201cUS military adventurism\u201d for the incident. Iran has denied the UAE\u2019s accusations.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how officials around the world responded to the attacks:<\/p>\n
**Saudi Arabia**
\nThe Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned and denounced \u201cin the strongest terms\u201d the Iranian targeting of civilian and economic facilities in the UAE, as well as a vessel belonging to an Emirati company. The kingdom affirmed its solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and called on the Islamic Republic of Iran to cease these attacks.<\/p>\n
**Qatar**
\nQatar \u201cstrongly condemns the renewed Iranian attacks\u201d and considers the strikes a \u201cblatant violation of the UAE\u2019s sovereignty and a serious threat to the security and stability of the region.\u201d Qatar affirmed its \u201cfull solidarity\u201d with the UAE and supported \u201call measures taken by the UAE to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.\u201d<\/p>\n
**Kuwait**
\nKuwait\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Iran\u2019s \u201creprehensible aggression\u201d in targeting a UAE oil tanker and deploying drones, calling it a \u201cdirect threat to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.\u201d Iran\u2019s actions were described as a \u201cclear breach of the principle of freedom of navigation in international waterways, threatening regional security and the safety of global supply lines.\u201d The ministry called for an immediate end to all aggression and pledged support for the UAE.<\/p>\n
**Bahrain**
\nBahrain\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the \u201cIranian terrorist attacks,\u201d considering them \u201ca dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.\u201d It expressed support for the UAE in any retaliatory measures and called on the United Nations Security Council \u201cto take firm and deterrent positions and measures against these repeated and unjustified Iranian attacks.\u201d<\/p>\n
**Jordan**
\nJordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi spoke with his Emirati counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, condemning \u201cthe renewed Iranian attacks on the UAE.\u201d Safadi reiterated Jordan\u2019s \u201cabsolute solidarity\u201d with the UAE, describing the strikes as \u201ca dangerous escalation and a threat to the UAE\u2019s security, stability, territorial integrity and the safety of its citizens and residents, as well as a blatant violation of international law and the UN charter.\u201d<\/p>\n
**Germany**
\nGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz strongly condemned Iran\u2019s attacks and expressed solidarity with the people of the UAE. He stated, \u201cTehran must return to the negotiating table and stop holding the region and the world hostage: The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz must end. Tehran must not acquire a nuclear weapon. There must be no further threats or attacks against our partners.\u201d<\/p>\n
**Canada**
\nThe office of Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that \u201cCanada strongly condemns Iran\u2019s unprovoked missile and drone strikes on the United Arab Emirates and stands in solidarity with its people.\u201d Carney commended \u201cefforts to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure\u201d and reiterated Canada\u2019s call for de-escalation and diplomacy in the region.<\/p>\n
**France**
\nFrench President Emmanuel Macron condemned Iran\u2019s strikes on the UAE, describing them as \u201cunjustified and unacceptable\u201d and pledging continued French support for allies in the region. Macron affirmed, \u201cAs it has done since the start of the conflict, France will continue to support its allies in the Emirates and in the region for the defence of their territory.\u201d<\/p>\n
**United Kingdom**
\nUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attacks and called for Iran to engage in talks to prevent any further escalation. He stated, \u201cWe stand in solidarity with the UAE and \u200cwill continue to support the defence of our partners in the Gulf. This escalation must cease. Iran needs to engage meaningfully in negotiations to ensure the ceasefire \u2060in the Middle East \u2060endures, and a long-term diplomatic solution is achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n
**Gulf Cooperation Council**
\nThe regional bloc denounced the attack on the Emirati oil tanker \u201cin the strongest terms,\u201d with Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al Badawi expressing full support for any measures the UAE takes \u201cto preserve its sovereignty, security and stability.\u201d He added, \u201cThe continuation of these brutal Iranian attacks by targeting ships passing through the strait is piracy and serious extortion of the security of sea lanes and straits.\u201d<\/p>\n
**European Union**
\nEU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen denounced the attacks and extended full solidarity to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his people. She stated, \u201cThese attacks are unacceptable and constitute a clear violation of sovereignty and international law. Security in the region has direct consequences for Europe.\u201d She concluded, \u201cSo we will keep working closely with our partners on de-escalation and diplomatic resolution, to bring an end to the Iranian regime\u2019s brutal actions, both against its neighbours and its own people.\u201d<\/p>\n
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