Top UAE diplomat says Iranian strategy reveals 'military impotence, moral bankruptcy'
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]A top UAE diplomat said Iran revealed its "military impotence" amid their strikes on Gulf states. The Iranian strategy "reflects its inability to confront American and Israeli strikes", said Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.Gargash called for a halt to targeting neighbours, and activating mediation efforts, which would help "a return to sound judgement". The Iranian strategy also reveals "a moral bankruptcy, and a political isolation," he added.Anwar GargashIn the UAE, we prove every day that our steadfastness is stronger than the aggressor's hatredEarlier, on March 12, the top diplomat urged the public to avoid spreading rumours and misinformation, and reassured residents that the UAE was on the brink of overcoming the current crisis.Since the start of the Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,600 UAVs launched from Iran. The attacks have resulted in 6 deaths, and 141 injuries.With UAE air defences working round the clock to intercept missiles and drone attacks, the country has "full readiness" to safeguard national security and sovereignty, officials have said.These include long-, medium-, and short-range systems which provide "comprehensive protection of the nation's airspace," UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier said.The country's Ministry of Economy and Tourism has also confirmed that the UAE has "highly efficient and comprehensive" strategic reserves, which ensures a continuous long-term supply.UAE on brink of overcoming crisis, stands firm against Iranian aggression: Top officialAny defensive action by UAE will be announced publicly, not through leaks: Top diplomat‘Not party to this war’: UAE position on Iranian attacks explained in 9 points
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A top UAE diplomat said Iran revealed its "military impotence" amid their strikes on Gulf states. The Iranian strategy "reflects its inability to confront American and Israeli strikes", said Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.
Gargash called for a halt to targeting neighbours, and activating mediation efforts, which would help "a return to sound judgement". The Iranian strategy also reveals "a moral bankruptcy, and a political isolation," he added.
Earlier, on March 12, the top diplomat urged the public to avoid spreading rumours and misinformation, and reassured residents that the UAE was on the brink of overcoming the current crisis.
Since the start of the Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,600 UAVs launched from Iran. The attacks have resulted in 6 deaths, and 141 injuries.
With UAE air defences working round the clock to intercept missiles and drone attacks, the country has "full readiness" to safeguard national security and sovereignty, officials have said.
These include long-, medium-, and short-range systems which provide "comprehensive protection of the nation's airspace," UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier said.
The country's Ministry of Economy and Tourism has also confirmed that the UAE has "highly efficient and comprehensive" strategic reserves, which ensures a continuous long-term supply.
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