ABU DHABI, March 1 (KUNA) -- The UAE announced Sunday the closure of its embassy in Tehran and the withdrawal of its Ambassador to Iran, along with all members of its diplomatic mission, in response to the blatant Iranian missile attacks that targeted the UAEآ’s territory.
These hostile attacks against civilian sites, including residential areas, airports, ports, and service facilities, endangered innocent civilians in a serious and irresponsible escalation and constitute a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, as well as a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, the UAE's official news agency (WAM) reported, citing a Foreign Ministry release.
This decision reflects the UAEآ’s firm and unwavering stance against any aggression that threatens its security and sovereignty, the ministry said.
It comes in light of continued hostile and provocative conduct that undermines de-escalation efforts and pushes the region toward a highly dangerous trajectory, threatening regional and international peace and stability, as well as energy security and the stability of the global economy, it added. (end) skm