UAE official eyes regional security threats from Iran in UN meetings

The United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh held a series of meetings with UN ambassadors from China, Denmark, France, the UK, Greece, India, Pakistan, and Russia to discuss the repercussions of Iran’s recent attacks on the UAE, other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and Jordan.

According to the UAE Mission to the UN, Minister Nusseibeh emphasised the “grave implications of Iran's attacks and threats on international peace and security,” noting their potential impact on freedom of navigation, energy and food security, and the global economy, Caliber.Az reports. 

Today in New York, HE Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, held a series of exchanges with UN Ambassadors of 🇨🇳 🇩🇰 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 🇬🇷 🇮🇳 🇵🇰 🇷🇺 on the repercussions of Iran’s illegal and unprovoked attacks on the UAE, neighboring GCC states and Jordan, and its unlawful actions against… pic.twitter.com/KL0jKOFAKs

— UAE Mission to the UN (@UAEMissionToUN) March 28, 2026

The meetings also addressed Iran’s actions affecting navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

By Sabina Mammadli