The United Arab Emirates expresses its deepest condolences and condolences to the family and relatives of the Pakistani citizen.
The Foreign Office (FO) on Saturday condemned the death of a Pakistani national in the United Arab Emirates during the interception of an Iranian missile, following joint US-Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic that sparked retaliatory strikes.
The incident was reported after the United States and Israel jointly launched attacks on Iran, pushing the Middle East into a new military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to the West’s long-standing effort to denuclearize Iran, despite Tehran’s repeated assurances that it will not pursue nuclear weapons.
In response, Iran attacked Israeli and US bases in the Middle East. Explosions were reported in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar.
In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Pakistan condemned the unfortunate death of a Pakistani national in the UAE during Iran’s “cowardly attack”. “We urge all parties to refrain from further actions that could undermine the security and territorial integrity of other countries in the region,” he added.
At the same time, he said Pakistan regretted the breakdown of US-Iran talks and the resulting outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East.
He also condemned the “unjustified attacks” against Iran.
“These attacks come at a time when diplomatic efforts were being made to reach a peaceful and negotiated solution. Such a course of action will undermine the peace and stability of the entire region, with far-reaching consequences,” the statement said.
The statement further said that Pakistan also strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. He said Pakistan stands in solidarity with all these countries and stressed the need to exercise utmost restraint.
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He said Pakistan urged the need to uphold international law and the principles of the UN Charter. He further said that Pakistan emphasized the need for all parties to resume diplomacy and find a peaceful and negotiated solution to the crisis.
According Khaleej TimesThe United Arab Emirates expressed its sincere condolences and deepest condolences to the families of the Pakistani citizen killed in the Iranian attacks, expressing full solidarity with them and emphasizing that attacking civilians and civilian objects was condemned under all legal and humanitarian norms.
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Iranian missile attacks targeting the country and several other nations in the region, calling them a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a clear violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
In a statement, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates affirmed his full support for all countries affected by the attacks, emphasizing that regional security was indivisible and that any infringement of the sovereignty of a State constituted a direct threat to the security and stability of the entire region.
The UAE also reiterated its categorical rejection of using the territories of regional states to resolve disputes or expand conflicts, warning that continued violations could undermine regional and international security and threaten economic stability and global energy security.
Previously, explosions were reported in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar after Iran attacked US bases in the region.
At least half a dozen witnesses, including Reuters Correspondents heard loud bangs in several parts of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, a major oil producer and close ally of the United States.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a first wave of retaliatory missile and drone strikes had been launched against Israel, warning that all US bases and interests in the region were within Iran’s reach, an Iranian official told Reuters.
Bahrain said the US Fifth Fleet service center had been targeted by a missile attack. Video footage from witnesses in Bahrain showed thick gray smoke rising near the coast of the small island state as sirens blared.
Qatar said it had shot down all missiles aimed at the country, according to the state news agency. A Qatari official told AFP that defense systems intercepted an Iranian missile as warning sirens sounded across the Gulf state.
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Saudi Arabia also strongly condemned what it called Iranian aggression and a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.
Riyadh expressed full solidarity with those countries and said it was ready to put all its capabilities at their disposal to support any measures they take. He warned of the serious consequences of continued violations of state sovereignty and international law.
