UAE calls for de-escalation in regional tensions

The United Arab Emirates has expressed deep concern over recent regional developments and called for an immediate halt to escalation. In a series of statements, the UAE urged all parties to exercise utmost restraint to avoid dangerous repercussions and prevent the region from being drawn into new levels of violence and instability. The UAE called for an immediate end to hostilities and a swift return to negotiations. It stressed the importance of ensuring safe, uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway as vital to the global economy. The UAE also condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, desalination plants, energy facilities, transportation hubs, and residential areas, stating that such attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and cannot be justified.