As fighting between Israel and Iran continued for a fifth straight day, the UAE has issued a strong call for an immediate ceasefire and warned of the broader consequences if the violence continues.
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, said on Tuesday that “there is no alternative to political and diplomatic solutions” and urged the United Nations and its Security Council to step in quickly to stop the violence.
He stressed that the ongoing escalation poses a wider threat, warning of “reckless and miscalculated actions that could extend beyond the borders” of the two countries.
“The UAE believes a diplomatic approach is urgently required to lead both parties toward deescalation, end hostilities, and prevent the situation from spiraling into grave and far-reaching consequences,” Sheikh Abdullah said, according to the Emirates News Agency.
The UAE condemned the Israeli airstrikes that began on Friday, which have targeted sensitive sites including nuclear facilities and top military and intelligence figures. In response, Iran launched ballistic missiles at several Israeli cities along the Mediterranean coast, including Tel Aviv, Rishon LeZion and Haifa.
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Sheikh Abdullah reiterated the UAE’s long-standing position in support of stability, diplomacy and justice. He called for wisdom in handling a situation that threatens to destabilize the region even further.
“The UAE believes that promoting dialogue, adhering to international law and respecting the sovereignty of states are essential principles for resolving the current crises,” he said.
He also emphasized the role of global institutions in containing the crisis: “The UAE calls on the United Nations and the Security Council to fully uphold their responsibilities by preventing further escalation, and taking urgent and necessary measures to achieve a ceasefire and reinforce international peace and security.”
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The UAE has consistently advocated for peace-first approaches in regional conflicts and is once again calling on the international community to act quickly before the situation spirals out of control.
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