UAE Rejects Iran’s Allegations, Warns Against Threats to Sovereignty and Security

Abu Dhabi, May 2026 : The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday strongly rejected allegations made by Iran and accused Tehran of attempting to justify what it described as “terrorist attacks” targeting the United Arab Emirates.

In an official statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs termed Iran’s actions a “flagrant violation” of the United Nations Charter, international law and the principles of good neighbourliness.

The remarks came during the ongoing BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi, where UAE Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar reiterated the country’s firm rejection of any accusations or threats directed at its sovereignty and national security.

According to the Ministry, Al Marar emphasised that the UAE reserves the right to respond militarily to any hostile act, threat or allegation targeting the country.

“The United Arab Emirates categorically rejects any allegations or threats targeting its sovereignty and national security,” Al Marar said during the meeting. He also stressed that the UAE remains fully capable of defending itself against what he described as “unprovoked aggression.”

The UAE accused Iran of continuing attacks against the Emirates and other countries in the region despite widespread international condemnation and resolutions passed by global institutions.

The Ministry stated that Iran had ignored multiple international and regional calls for restraint, including resolutions passed by the UN Security Council and the UN Human Rights Council.

Al Marar referred specifically to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), as well as a resolution adopted unanimously by the United Nations Human Rights Council during its March 25, 2026 session in Geneva, condemning Iranian attacks in the region.

“Despite the numerous international and regional resolutions and condemnations issued, Iran has continued its terrorist attacks against the United Arab Emirates and other countries in the region, in clear disregard of the international consensus,” Al Marar said.

The sharp exchange followed comments made by Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, during the BRICS meeting.

Gharibabadi accused the UAE of assisting military operations against Iran and claimed that Abu Dhabi had played a “significant role” in supporting and facilitating aggression against the Islamic Republic.

“The United Arab Emirates played a significant role in supporting and facilitating the military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Gharibabadi said. “Therefore, a party that itself contributed to the creation and escalation of tensions lacks any legitimacy to level political accusations and claims against Iran.”

According to statements shared by the Embassy of Iran in India on social media platform X, the Iranian official claimed that Tehran possessed detailed records of military activity allegedly linked to the UAE.

“Every warplane that took off from the United Arab Emirates has been documented, including the exact time, date and flight path,” he asserted.

Gharibabadi further stated that Iran had submitted 120 official diplomatic notices to the UN Security Council containing what he described as evidence supporting Tehran’s claims.

Responding to these accusations, Al Marar reiterated that the UAE holds Iran fully responsible for the attacks and their consequences.

He also declared that the UAE neither seeks external protection nor depends on foreign powers for its defence.

“The United Arab Emirates does not seek protection from others and is fully capable of deterring this unprovoked aggression,” Al Marar stated.

The escalating diplomatic confrontation reflects rising tensions in West Asia, where regional security concerns, military activities and disputes over strategic influence continue to intensify amid broader geopolitical instability.