UAE defends right to self-defense after Iran attack, rejects Tehran accusations

The UAE on Saturday rejected accusations by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi following Tehran’s recent attack, saying its right to self-defense while emphasizing continued efforts to prevent further escalation in the region.

"The UAE has the right to self-defense in the face of this terrorist aggression imposed upon it, yet it continues to prioritize reason and logic, maintaining restraint and seeking an exit for Iran and the region," Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president posted on X.

"In his justification, Araghchi has condemned his own country, entrenched its isolation, and exposed its aggression, all while knowing that the UAE exerted sincere efforts until the very last moment to mediate between Washington and Tehran to avert this war," he added.