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UAE rejects Iranian claim that US strike on Kharg Island was launched from its territory
The United Arab Emirates hits back at Iran over accusations that a US strike on Kharg Island — an oil hub handling about 90% of Iran’s exports — originated from the Gulf state, saying Tehran’s policy is confused and lacks wisdom.
In a post on X, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, says the country has the right to defend itself but “continues to prioritize reason and logic.”
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