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UAE holds Iran 'fully responsible' for thwarted drone attack and calls for halt to hostilities
AE🏛️ PoliticsConservative3 hr. ago

UAE holds Iran 'fully responsible' for thwarted drone attack and calls for halt to hostilities

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned an intercepted drone attack attributed to Iran, calling it a 'dangerous escalation' that poses a direct threat to national security. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the interception of the drone over territorial waters and emphasized the country's high state of readiness against external threats. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs labeled the attack as an 'unacceptable act of aggression,' asserting that the UAE reserves the right to respond to protect its sovereignty and citizens. The UAE also refuted claims of missile attacks on Al Minhad Air Base, urging the public to rely solely on official sources for accurate information. Diplomatic adviser Dr. Anwar Gargash warned that continued Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan have failed, emphasizing the urgent need to resolve the ongoing conflict through political and economic measures.

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The National logoThe NationalParty-alignedConservative3 hr. ago
UAE holds Iran 'fully responsible' for thwarted drone attack and calls for halt to hostilities

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned an intercepted drone attack attributed to Iran, calling it a 'dangerous escalation' that poses a direct threat to national security. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the interception of the drone over territorial waters and emphasized the country's high state of readiness against external threats. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs labeled the attack as an 'unacceptable act of aggression,' asserting that the UAE reserves the right to respond to protect its sovereignty and citizens. The UAE also refuted claims of missile attacks on Al Minhad Air Base, urging the public to rely solely on official sources for accurate information. Diplomatic adviser Dr. Anwar Gargash warned that continued Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan have failed, emphasizing the urgent need to resolve the ongoing conflict through political and economic measures.

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the Iranian attack as a clear violation of international norms and emphasizes the UAE's firm stance against perceived aggression. The language used ('dangerous escalation', 'unacceptable act of aggression') carries a strong condemnatory tone toward Iran, while the UAE is portrayed

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