UAE bars use of its airspace for military action against Iran

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has reaffirmed the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to not allowing its airspace, territory, or waters to be used in any hostile military actions against Iran, and to not providing any logistical support in this regard.

The Ministry reiterated the UAE’s belief that dialogue, de-escalation, adherence to international law, and respect for state sovereignty constitute the most effective foundations for addressing current crises, underscoring the UAE’s approach of resolving disputes through diplomatic means.

Uncertainty over the possibility of military action in Iran has lingered after US President Donald Trump said last week that ‌an "armada" was heading towards the ‍country but that he hoped he would not have to ​use it.

Trump's warnings to Tehran were against killing protesters or restarting its ​nuclear ‍programme.

Iran has been embroiled ‌in protests which rights groups say left thousands of people, including bystanders, ​killed.