UK, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and India condemn Iranian strikes on UAE, urging restraint and diplomacy as tensions surge and fragile US-Iran ceasefire edges toward collapse.
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A wave of international condemnation has followed Iran’s drone and missile strikes on the United Arab Emirates, with global powers urging restraint as tensions escalate across the Gulf.
UK backs UAE, urges diplomacy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned the attacks, reaffirming support for Gulf allies and warning against further escalation.
“We stand in solidarity with the UAE and will continue to support the defense of our partners in the Gulf. This escalation must cease,” Starmer said, calling on Iran to engage in meaningful negotiations to preserve a fragile regional ceasefire.
Saudi Arabia calls for restraint
Saudi Arabia expressed deep concern over rising hostilities, particularly as tensions between Iran and the United States threaten to derail a tenuous ceasefire.
The kingdom’s foreign ministry emphasized the need to “de-escalate” and reiterated its support for diplomatic efforts to secure a political resolution to the conflict.
Qatar, UAE solidarity highlighted
The emir of Qatar held a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, condemning the Iranian strikes targeting civilian infrastructure.
Qatar reaffirmed its “full solidarity” with the UAE and backed all measures taken to safeguard the country’s security and stability.
India condemns civilian targeting
India also condemned the attack after three Indian nationals were injured in the strikes, calling the incident “unacceptable.”
New Delhi urged an immediate halt to hostilities and stressed the importance of protecting civilians and critical infrastructure. It also highlighted the need to ensure uninterrupted navigation through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Region on edge
The coordinated global response underscores growing fears that the conflict could spiral further, particularly as exchanges between Iran and the US strain an already fragile ceasefire.
With key regional and global players calling for diplomacy, the coming days are likely to be critical in determining whether tensions ease — or tip the Middle East into a broader confrontation.
