The UAE Ministry of Defense said early Tuesday it reserves the full right to respond to escalation from Iran, according to a statement attributed to the ministry and circulated on Telegram. The brief statement did not specify the nature of the escalation to which it referred.
The UAE Ministry of Defense released a statement in the early hours of Tuesday stating that it reserves the full right to respond to any escalation from Iran. The statement, which was circulated via Telegram, did not elaborate on the specific trigger or type of escalation referred to.
In recent weeks, other Gulf states have also publicly addressed Iranian activity. Kuwait's Foreign Ministry condemned what it described as "repeated Iranian attacks" on its territory and affirmed its right to self-defense, as The Zioneer previously reported. Iran has meanwhile maintained a posture of readiness, with its defense ministry warning that "our enemies have no choice but to accept ceasefire" and vowing to retaliate against any attack.
The UAE's latest statement adds to the regional dialogue but leaves the nature of the perceived Iranian escalation unclear. No immediate response from Tehran has been reported.
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