European leaders condemn Iran's UAE strikes as Trump downplays attack
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 4
European leaders condemn Iran's UAE strikes as Trump downplays attack
9 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 4
Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz and Roberta Metsola denounced Iran after 15 missiles and four drones were fired at the UAE on Monday.
Trump told ABC one missile got through but caused limited damage, saying the drones and missiles were shot down for the most part.
The latest European criticism broadened an earlier EU response that called the strikes a violation of sovereignty and international law and urged de-escalation.
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