UAE condemns Iranian drone attack over its territorial waters

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned an Iranian drone attack that took place over its territorial waters, describing it as a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to the country's security and stability.

In a statement published by the Emirates News Agency on Thursday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack was an unacceptable violation of the nation's sovereignty and contravened the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.

The ministry stressed that the UAE will not tolerate any compromise to its security or sovereignty under any circumstances, affirming its full and legitimate right to respond to such acts of aggression.