UAE condemns ‘military targeting’ of Iran without mentioning Israel, urges ‘maximum restraint’

The United Arab Emirates condemns the military targeting of Iran and stressed the importance of exercising “maximum restraint” to avoid escalation after Israel carried out airstrikes on military sites in Iran overnight.

“The UAE strongly condemns the military targeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran and expresses deep concern over the continued escalation and its impact on regional security and stability,” a statement from the UAE’s foreign ministry reads.

The statement emphasizes the “importance of exercising the highest levels of restraint and wisdom to avoid risks and the expansion of conflict,” without mentioning Israel.

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