Iran attacks Bahrain and UAE: Abu Dhabi claims its right to respond
Iran attacked Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on 28 February after Israeli and US strikes on its territory.
Source: Al Jazeera, citing official statements from two countries
Details: Bahrain called the attacks on its territory "treacherous" and confirmed they had targeted facilities and infrastructure "in a blatant violation of the kingdom's sovereignty and security".
The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that the country had been targeted by Iranian ballistic missiles and that air defence systems had "successfully intercepted a number" of them.
The statement said that falling debris in a residential area of Abu Dhabi had caused material damage and the death of one person of Asian origin.
It added that the country is "fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats".
Quote: "The ministry condemned this attack in the strongest terms, stressing [...] that such acts represent a dangerous escalation and a cowardly act that threatens the security and safety of civilians and undermines stability.
The ministry stressed that this targeting is a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law, and that the state reserves its full right to respond to this escalation and take all necessary measures to protect its territory."
Background:
- The US together with Israel are carrying out strikes on Iran.
- At the same time US President Donald Trump officially said that the United States has started a military campaign in Iran.
- Later Israel Defence Forces reported that it had recorded the launch of missiles from Iranian territory towards the State of Israel.
- Iran attacked Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on 28 February after Israeli and US strikes on its territory.
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