The United Arab Emirates has condemned Iran for launching missile attacks on U.S. facilities across the Middle East, including the Al-Dhafra air base in the UAE. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defense on February 28, 2026, the UAE described the assault as a clear violation of national sovereignty and international law. The ministry said its air defense systems successfully intercepted several Iranian missiles, though one strike hit a residential area in Abu Dhabi, causing damage and killing an Asian national.

The statement denounced the attack as a cowardly act targeting civilian and national facilities, warning that such actions endanger the safety and stability of civilians. The UAE reaffirmed its full right to respond to the aggression and to take all necessary measures to defend its territory.

According to the ministry, the UAE remains fully prepared to confront any threats following the incident.