UAE says renewed Iranian attacks are dangerous escalation
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 4
UAE says renewed Iranian attacks are dangerous escalation
7 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 4
On Monday, the foreign ministry said the attacks were an unacceptable transgression and warned the United Arab Emirates reserves the full right to respond.
The ministry said it would not compromise on protecting the country's security and sovereignty under any circumstances and described any response as full and legitimate.
The statement signals a sharper UAE stance as tensions with Iran deepen, raising the risk of further confrontation following the renewed attacks.
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