{"id":17473,"date":"2026-04-09T12:01:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/abudhabi\/?p=17473"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:01:26","slug":"uae-is-not-a-party-to-us-iran-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/abudhabi\/en\/news\/uae-is-not-a-party-to-us-iran-war\/","title":{"rendered":"MoFA Reaffirms That The UAE Is Not A Party To The US\u2011Iran War"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement confirming that the UAE is closely monitoring the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. Officials are checking the details to make sure Iran fully stops all attacks.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">They also want the Strait of Hormuz reopened safely.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"508\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magic.beehiiv.com\/v1\/bf788faa-08f0-460c-83fa-5f5b338bda2c?email={{email}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><em>Subscribe to the Lovin Abu Dhabi newsletter<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">UAE Closely Following Ceasefire Announcement, Affirms Importance of Iran\u2019s Adherence to Cessation of Terrorist Attacks, and Ensuring Freedom of Navigation<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kmdXKmm4L0\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/kmdXKmm4L0<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qEvELEWwx7\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/qEvELEWwx7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MoFA \u0648\u0632\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062e\u0627\u0631\u062c\u064a\u0629 (@mofauae) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mofauae\/status\/2041946638722461839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 8, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Over the past 40 days, Iranian attacks targeted infrastructure, energy facilities and civilian areas. This caused significant damage and casualties. MoFA stressed that Iran must be held accountable and take responsibility for the harm caused.<\/p>\n<h2>The Ministry highlighted the need to tackle all threats<\/h2>\n<p>These include missiles, drones, military groups, and affiliated proxies. At the same time, shipping routes and the region must remain secure. The goal is lasting peace for everyone in the Gulf.<\/p>\n<p>The UAE has also been coordinating with international partners to ensure the ceasefire is respected. Authorities are reviewing all developments and preparing contingency plans in case of further escalations. 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