The United Arab Emirates affirms its right to self-defence in accordance with international law.
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that it has made no decision to alter its defensive posture in response to the repeated Iranian attacks.
The country stated that it has been subjected to more than 1,000 attacks — a figure surpassing the total number faced by all other targeted countries combined — adding that its armed forces responded to these attacks with professionalism, efficiency and distinction.
The UAE also stressed that it has not taken part in the war and has not permitted its land, territorial waters, or airspace to be used for any attack against Iran, consistent with its policies of good neighbourliness and de-escalation and in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations
In this context, the United Arab Emirates stressed that it retains its right to self‑defence, as guaranteed under international law and the UN Charter.
The state also highlighted the importance of journalistic professionalism, urging media outlets to rely on official and reliable sources before publishing or circulating any inaccurate reports.
