UAE says will not allow its airspace, territory to be used for attacks on Iran
The United Arab Emirates’ Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed that the country will not permit its airspace, territory, or waters to be used in any military action against Iran.
In a statement on Monday, the ministry said the UAE remains committed to “not allowing its airspace, territory, or waters to be used in any hostile military actions against Iran, and to not providing any logistical support in this regard.”
The ministry emphasized that “dialogue, de-escalation, adherence to international law, and respect for state sovereignty constitute the most effective foundations for addressing current crises.”
The statement comes amid a continued US military buildup near Iran, including the recent arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln in West Asian waters.
US President Donald Trump said that the United States would resort to military aggression against Iran if the Islamic Republic engages in what he described as “use of violence against protesters.”
What began as peaceful protests late last month gradually turned violent, as rioters rampaged through cities across Iran, killing security forces and attacking public infrastructure.
The United States and Israel’s Mossad have openly acknowledged their presence on the ground, with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeting: “Happy New Year to every Iranian in the streets. Also, to every Mossad agent walking beside them.”
In a Farsi-language social media post, Mossad encouraged rioters to “Go out together into the streets. The time has come,” adding that Mossad operatives are with the rioters "not only from a distance and verbally. We are with [them] in the field.”
Iranian authorities have said that the recent riots in the country marked the second phase of Israel's war against the Iranian nation after the 12-day war in June.
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