The UAE reaffirms that it will not permit any military action against Iran to take place on its territory or airspace.
Abu DhabiThe foreign ministry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaffirmed its commitment to neutrality and regional stability on Monday, stating that it will not permit its airspace, land, or territorial waters to be used for any hostile military actions against Iran.
The UAE reiterates that it will not permit its territory or airspace.The UAE Foreign Ministry stated in an official statement on X that it is still dedicated 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."
On Monday, the ministry emphasized that "the most effective foundations for addressing current crises are dialogue, de-escalation, adherence to international law, and respect for state sovereignty."
Potential for military action in IranFollowing US President Donald Trump's announcement last week that a "armada" was approaching Iran, despite his optimism that force would not be required, there is still uncertainty regarding the prospect of military action in that country. Trump threatened to use force if Iran engaged in what he called the "use of violence against protesters."
President Donald Trump may decide to order airstrikes against Iran due to its crackdown on protesters, as the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three accompanying warships have arrived in the Middle East.
US Central Command posted on social media on Monday that the carrier "is currently deployed to the Middle East to promote regional security and stability," along with three destroyers.
The US military reported that the Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet is now present in the area in addition to the aircraft carrier. Numerous US military cargo planes are also traveling to the area, according to analysts who monitor flight-tracking data.
Late last month, peaceful protests started, but they later intensified and spread to a number of Iranian cities. According to Iranian authorities, rioters killed security personnel and attacked public infrastructure. Activists claim that at least 5,973 people have died and over 41,800 have been arrested. At 3,117, the official Iranian death toll is significantly lower.
Both Israel's Mossad intelligence agency and the United States publicly admitted their involvement in the unrest. Following a 12-day conflict in June, Iranian officials described the most recent unrest as the second phase of Israel's war against their country.
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