The United Arab Emirates extends its sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the Pakistani national
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (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 and Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic that triggered retaliation.
The incident was reported after the United States and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran, pushing the Middle East into a new military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to the West’s long-standing efforts to denuclearize Iran, despite Tehran’s repeated assertions that it would not seek nuclear weapons.
In response, Iran targeted Israel and US bases in the Middle East. Explosions were reported in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar.
In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said that Pakistan condemned the unfortunate death of a Pakistani national in the UAE during Iran’s “vile attack”. “We urge all parties to refrain from any further actions that could undermine the security and territorial integrity of other countries in the region,” the statement added.
At the same time, Pakistan regrets the failure of negotiations between the United States and Iran and the 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 underway to achieve a peaceful, negotiated solution. Such a course of action would 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 stood in solidarity with all these countries and stressed the need for maximum restraint.
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He said Pakistan emphasized the need to respect international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. He added that Pakistan underlined the need for all parties to resume diplomacy and find a peaceful and negotiated solution to the crisis.
According to Khaleej ScheduleThe United Arab Emirates extended its sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the Pakistani national killed in the Iranian attacks, expressing full solidarity and emphasizing that targeting civilians and civilian objects is condemned under all legal and humanitarian standards.
The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian missile attacks that targeted the country and several other countries in the region, calling them a blatant violation of national sovereignty and a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.
In a statement, the UAE Foreign Minister affirmed his full support for all countries affected by the strikes, emphasizing that regional security is indivisible and that any attack on the sovereignty of any state constitutes a direct threat to the security and stability of the entire region.
The UAE also reiterated its categorical rejection of the use of territories of regional states to settle disputes or expand conflicts, warning that continued violations could undermine regional and international security and threaten global economic stability and energy security.
Previously, explosions were reported in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar after Iran targeted US bases in the region.
At least half a dozen witnesses, including Reuters Correspondents heard loud booms in various parts of the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi, a major oil producer and close ally of the United States.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said a first wave of retaliatory missile and drone attacks had been launched against Israel, warning that all U.S. bases and interests in the region were within Iran’s range, an Iranian official told Reuters.
Bahrain said the US Fifth Fleet service center was subjected to a missile attack. Video footage from witnesses in Bahrain showed a thick plume of gray smoke rising near the coast of the small island state as sirens wailed.
Qatar said it had shot down all missiles targeting the country, according to the official 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 blatant violation of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.
Riyadh expressed its full solidarity with these countries and declared its readiness 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.
