Iran condemns UAE cooperation with 'hostile parties', denies missile attacks

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned what it described as the United Arab Emirates' cooperation with "hostile parties," warning of potential consequences for regional peace and stability. In a statement, the ministry accused Abu Dhabi of allowing a US and Israeli military presence on its territory and said such actions threaten Iran's national security and regional stability.

Rejection of UAE claims

It also rejected claims by the UAE that Iran had launched missile or drone attacks against the country, calling the allegations "unfounded." The ministry said Iran's recent defensive actions were solely aimed at countering US activities in the region. It urged the UAE to avoid what it called involvement with hostile actors and reaffirmed Iran's commitment to international law and principles of good neighborly relations.

Iranian military denial

Earlier, Iran's armed forces denied carrying out any missile or drone attacks against the UAE in recent days, Iranian state media IRIB reported. A spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said no such operations had been conducted, adding that any action would have been "clearly and officially announced." The spokesman warned that if any attack against Iran originates from UAE territory, Tehran would respond with a "decisive and regret-inducing" retaliation.

UAE reports attacks

The remarks came amid heightened tensions in the Gulf, including a second consecutive day of reported strikes targeting the UAE. UAE authorities said its air defenses intercepted waves of missiles and drones launched from Iran, with an earlier attack causing a major fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone.

Ceasefire context

Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28. A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but talks failed to produce a lasting agreement. Since April 13, the US has enforced a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.