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UAE offers condolences to family of Pakistani who died amid Iranian attacks
The UAE said it retains its full and legitimate right to respond to these attacks in a manner that safeguards its sovereignty, national security, and territorial integrity
- PUBLISHED: Sat 28 Feb 2026, 4:01 PM UPDATED: Sat 28 Feb 2026, 4:13 PM
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The UAE offered its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family and relatives of the Pakistani victim who died as a result of Iranian attacks, expressing its full solidarity with them and stressing that targeting civilians and civilian objects is condemned and rejected by all legal and humanitarian standards.
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The country expressed its strongest condemnation and denunciation of the blatant Iranian missile attacks that targeted UAE and a number of regional countries.
The UAE considers these actions a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a clear breach of the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE’s full solidarity and unwavering support for the countries in the region affected by these attacks, emphasising that their security is indivisible and that any infringement on the sovereignty of any state constitutes a direct threat to the security and stability of the entire region.
The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of the use of the territories of regional states as arenas for settling disputes or expanding the scope of conflict, warning of the grave consequences of continued violations, which undermine regional and international security and threaten global economic stability and energy security.
The UAE reiterated its call for restraint and a recourse to diplomatic solutions and serious dialogue, emphasizing that this remains the most effective path to overcoming the current crisis and safeguarding regional security and stability.
The UAE underscored that it retains its full and legitimate right to respond to these attacks in a manner that safeguards its sovereignty, national security, and territorial integrity, and ensures the safety of its citizens and residents, in accordance with international law. The UAE will not tolerate any compromise to its security or sovereignty under any circumstances.
