The United Arab Emirates strongly rejected Iran’s claimed control over parts of the Strait of Hormuz. UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash called Iran’s plan a “pipe dream” in a statement on X. Furthermore, he accused Tehran of attempting to create a new reality after suffering military setbacks during the regional conflict. Iran’s newly formed Persian […]
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Drone attack reported in Hormuz Strait, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates has alleged that Iran launched two drones targeting an oil tanker linked to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident comes amid rising tensions in the strategically important waterway, which handles a significant share of global oil shipments. According to the UAE Ministry of Foreign […]
UAE closes Tehran embassy after Iranian missile attacks
The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday that it is closing its embassy in Tehran and recalling its ambassador, citing a barrage of Iranian missile attacks targeting Emirati territory. Read More: Joint strikes on Iran spark massive Middle East conflict In a statement posted by the foreign ministry’s director of strategic communications on X, the UAE said it had […]