The UAE Foreign Ministry condemned today renewed Iranian missile and drone strikes, describing them as a “serious escalation and direct threat to state security and stability.” The Emirates declared its commitment to protecting national sovereignty and reserved “full and legitimate right of response” to Iranian aggression.
The official statement followed a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Fujairah’s oil industry zone, resulting in injuries and a fire at the critical petroleum facility.
Foreign Ministry denounces renewed Iranian missile assault
The UAE Foreign Ministry issued a formal statement affirming that “renewed Iranian missile strikes represent serious escalation and direct threat to state security and stability.”
The ministry stressed that the UAE “strongly condemns renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks,” emphasizing that “we will not compromise on protecting our security and sovereignty under any circumstances.”
The Foreign Ministry declared the Emirates’ commitment to preserve “full and legitimate right of response to aggression,” warning against continued escalation.
UAE’s firm and decisive position
The Emirates’ response was resolute and uncompromising:
Complete rejection of renewed Iranian strikes
Assertion of state’s right to self-defense
Full reservation of legitimate right of response
Commitment to protecting security and sovereignty under all circumstances
UAE air defenses engage incoming Iranian missiles and drones
The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that “our air defenses are now engaging missiles and drones coming from Iran.”
The ministry reported detecting four missiles from Iranian sources, stating it “successfully intercepted three missiles over UAE territorial waters” while “the fourth missile fell into the sea.”
The Defense Ministry noted that “air defenses are currently engaging missile attacks and drone aircraft coming from Iran.”
Details of missile interception operations
UAE air defenses detected and responded to:
Four missiles originating from Iran
Three missiles successfully intercepted over territorial waters
One missile that fell into the sea
Ongoing drone aircraft approaching UAE airspace
Casualties and fire at Fujairah petroleum industry zone
The Fujairah Government Media Office announced that three persons were injured in the Iranian attack targeting the Fujairah Free Zone Petroleum Industries area.
The government stated the “injured persons are of Indian nationality,” warning of escalating threats to critical petroleum infrastructure.
Local authorities also announced the outbreak of “an advancing fire at the Fujairah Free Zone Petroleum Industries area resulting from strikes by drones coming from Iran.”
Impact on critical infrastructure
The Iranian attack resulted in:
Three persons injured (Indian nationals)
Fire outbreak at petroleum industry zone
Targeting of strategic critical facility
Direct threat to economic infrastructure
Iranian escalation within broader regional conflict context
The Iranian attack on the UAE occurs amid escalating regional tensions and ongoing confrontations between Iran and Gulf states.
The Iranian strikes reflect attempts to escalate tensions in the Arabian Gulf, particularly amid continuing disputes over Iran’s nuclear program and international sanctions.
International responses to the incident
The attack drew immediate international attention:
British Maritime Operations Center reported incident 14 nautical miles west of Saqr Port
International alerts regarding impact on maritime navigation
Global monitoring of stability in the Arabian Gulf
Legitimate right to self-defense and response
The UAE asserted a firm position regarding its legitimate right to defend itself and respond to aggression.
This assertion came alongside escalated warnings against continued Iranian escalation, emphasizing that the Emirates will not tolerate any threat to its security, stability, and vital economic interests.
Conclusion:
The events reflect dangerous escalation in the Gulf region with direct Iranian attacks on the UAE. The Emirati response demonstrated strong commitment to defending national sovereignty and security with full reservation of the right to respond and protect vital national interests.
