UAE warns of wider regional fallout, calls on US, Iran to stop attacks

The United Arab Emirates has expressed deep concern over the latest developments in the Middle East and called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions.

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “The UAE calls for the utmost restraint to avoid serious repercussions and prevent the region from descending into new levels of violence and instability.”

The UAE also stressed the need to end all hostilities between the United States and Iran and urged both sides to return to the negotiating table. The statement further emphasized that the free and secure passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz remains of vital importance to the global economy.

By Jeyhun Aghazada