UAE Threatens Retaliation Over Hostile Iranian Attack

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has threatened to retaliate against a hostile Iranian attack involving a drone intercepted by air defence systems over UAE territorial waters, describing the incident as a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of its sovereignty. "The UAE will not tolerate any threat to its security and sovereignty under any circumstances," the country's foreign affairs ministry stated, adding that it reserves its full and legitimate right to respond in accordance with international law. The ministry also called for an immediate halt to the attacks, urging full compliance with the cessation of hostilities. According to TRTworld.com, the UAE's foreign ministry has condemned Iranian missile attacks on Jordan, describing them as a threat to the kingdom's security and stability, and expressing full solidarity with Amman. Earlier, the UAE announced that its Air Force responded to a drone detected over the country's territorial waters while approaching from Iran. The UAE Armed Forces re main on a high state of readiness to address any potential threats. In a separate statement, the defence ministry denied media reports claiming that Al Menhad Air Base was targeted by missiles, asserting that such reports were false. The statements were released shortly after Iran's military declared it had launched dozens of explosive drones at US troops and helicopters stationed at Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, in retaliation for a recent US strike on Iran's Larak Island. On Sunday, US forces had struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, marking the first US strikes on Iranian territory since late July. The operation targeted systems allegedly being prepared to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guard reported several fighters and civilians were killed or injured in the strike and vowed to respond.