Abu Dhabi - The United Arab Emirates on Sunday, 1 March 2026 announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran dan the withdrawal of its ambassador and all diplomatic mission from the country.
UAE also condemns the Iran's missile attacks into its territory, Foreign Ministry said in a statement, published through its website and social media.
"The United Arab Emirates announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran and the withdrawal of its ambassador and all members of its diplomatic mission from the Islamic Republic of Iran," the ministry said
"This decision comes in response to the blatant Iranian missile attacks targeting UAE territory, which constitute acts of aggression against civilian sites, including residential areas, airports, ports, and service facilities," it added.
Further, UAE said that Iran's attacks endangered innocent civilians in a dangerous and irresponsible escalation that represents a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that this decision reflects the UAE's firm and unwavering stance against any aggression that threatens its security and sovereignty," it stated.
Iran conducted counter-attacks to response US-Israel joint military operation, called Roaring Lion, launched on 28 February 2026, targeting US and Israel's military bases in UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan. Iran enlarged its military operation to Saudi Arabia's territory on 1 March 2026.
"It also comes in light of the continued aggressive and provocative approach that undermines opportunities for de-escalation and pushes the region toward extremely dangerous paths, threatening regional and international security and stability, energy security, and the stability of the global economy." the ministry said.
According to UAE Defense Ministry, Iran's missile attacks to its soil has killed one civilian, an Asian nationality. It said that ballistic missile launched by Iran hit residential area. Some civilians are injured.***
