UAE warns Iran over missile attacks on Gulf states

The United Arab Emirates on Saturday condemned Iranian missile attacks across the Gulf region after a Pakistani national was killed by falling debris, warning that continued strikes could carry “grave consequences,” according to an official government statement.

Emirati officials said the incident highlights growing risks to civilian populations as missile exchanges extend beyond traditional conflict zones.

According to the UAE Ministry of Defense, the civilian fatality occurred after debris from an intercepted missile fell in the country. Authorities did not specify the exact location of the incident but confirmed that the individual killed was a Pakistani national. The statement emphasized that the death resulted from falling fragments rather than a direct missile impact.

In a separate statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the attacks and warned of wider regional implications if such actions continue. The ministry said that any strike targeting Gulf states threatens broader regional stability.

“Any attack on Gulf nations is an attack on the security and stability of the entire region,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. It added that the UAE calls for restraint and a renewed diplomatic pathway to prevent further escalation.

The condemnation follows Iranian missile launches confirmed earlier by Iranian state media, which described strikes against multiple targets across the Gulf as retaliation for recent military actions involving the United States and Israel. Regional governments have reported interception efforts and air defense activations in response to incoming threats.

Defense officials across several Gulf states have indicated that missile defense systems were engaged to intercept projectiles aimed at strategic locations, including areas near military installations and urban centers. While many missiles were reportedly intercepted, falling debris has emerged as a growing hazard in densely populated areas.