UAE Denies Iranian Claims of Involvement in Attacks

In a formal statement, officials strongly dismissed the Iranian accusations. The statement added that the country reserves its full sovereign, legal, diplomatic and military rights to respond to any Iranian threat or hostile act. The UAE's response came after Iranian claims sought to frame the attacks as justified.

Officials described the Iranian position as both unfounded and an effort to legitimize hostile actions.

The statement emphasized a complete rejection of the accusations leveled by Iran. It made clear that the UAE views the Iranian allegations as unacceptable. No casualties or specific details of the alleged attacks were mentioned in the UAE statement. The timing coincided with a BRICS meeting, though the precise date and location of the gathering were not elaborated.

The exchange reflects ongoing friction between the two countries. Iran has previously made various accusations against Gulf states, while the UAE has maintained a policy of firm responses to perceived threats. The statement stopped short of announcing any immediate retaliatory measures.

Instead it underscored the country's readiness to exercise all available options if further threats emerge. >"UAE categorically rejects Iran's allegations and attempts to justify Iranian attacks that targeted UAE during BRICS meeting" — Official statement.

The UAE's position leaves open the possibility of future diplomatic or other responses. Observers will watch for any escalation or further statements from either side in the coming days.