World Nations Unite to Denounce Iran's UAE Strikes
Pakistan led the chorus of outrage, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif taking to X — the US social media platform — to voice unequivocal solidarity with Abu Dhabi.
"Pakistan stands firmly with our Emirati brothers and sisters as well as with the Government of the United Arab Emirates at this difficult time," Sharif wrote.
"It is absolutely essential that the ceasefire be upheld and respected, to allow necessary diplomatic space for dialogue leading to enduring peace and stability in the region," he added.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi echoed those concerns, stating that Tokyo is "deeply concerned" over the reported attack on the United Arab Emirates. She pledged that Japan would sustain intensive diplomatic engagement — including at the summit level — with all relevant parties and mediators to help bring tensions down.
Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry likewise registered "deep concern," issuing a firm call for restraint. Dhaka "firmly believes that all disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and urges all parties concerned to refrain from any action that may further aggravate the already volatile situation in the region," a ministry statement read. Bangladesh also disclosed a grim personal stake in the crisis, confirming that eight Bangladeshi nationals have lost their lives in the ongoing regional conflict.
The Australian Embassy in the UAE added its voice to the international outcry, expressing solidarity with the Emirati people and demanding an immediate halt to escalating hostilities.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters issued perhaps the most direct rebuke, condemning Iran's latest strikes as a violation of the ceasefire and a direct threat to active peace efforts. He called on Tehran to stand down, honor international law, and engage through political channels — underscoring that "the conflict will not be resolved through drones and missiles."
India, too, labeled the attacks "unacceptable."
The wave of international statements follows the UAE's confirmation of a fourth successive wave of Iranian missiles and drones, with Emirati air defense systems successfully intercepting 15 missiles and four unmanned aerial vehicles. The strikes ignited a major fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone — a strategically vital energy installation on the country's eastern coast — after a drone launched from Iran scored a direct hit on the facility. Local officials in Fujairah confirmed that three Indian nationals sustained injuries in the attack and were transported to hospital for treatment.
Tuesday's strikes are particularly significant as the first such incidents since a US-Iran ceasefire came into force on April 8.
The roots of the current crisis stretch back to February 28, when coordinated US and Israeli strikes against Iran set off a chain of retaliatory actions by Tehran — targeting Israel, US-aligned Gulf states, and triggering the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan successfully brokered a ceasefire that took effect April 8, but follow-up negotiations in Islamabad failed to consolidate the truce into a lasting settlement. US President Donald Trump subsequently extended the ceasefire indefinitely, without setting a firm expiration date.
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