UAE affirms sovereign right to defend vital facilities against aggression

Following recent Iranian drone and missile escalations, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its absolute right to self-defense under international law. The government has called for an immediate cessation of unprovoked hostilities that have targeted civilian infrastructure. High-level diplomatic coordination is currently underway with international partners to ensure the permanent reopening and security of the Strait of Hormuz. Source: WAM / Reuters