Arab & InternationalUAE Foreign Ministry: We Are Defending Ourselves Against Iranian Aggression and Reserve the Right to Protect Our SovereigntyMarch 8, 2026UAE Foreign Ministry: We Are Defending Ourselves Against Iranian Aggression and Reserve the Right to Protect Our SovereigntyKey points from the UAE Foreign Minister’s statement:We are in a state of defense in response to blatant Iranian aggression.We reserve our full right to take all necessary measures to protect our sovereignty and security.The Iranian attack included the launch of more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones targeting infrastructure and civilian sites.We are not seeking to be drawn into further escalation.We reaffirm our full right to take any necessary steps to safeguard our sovereignty and national security.مشاركة