Top nations and international bodies across the world joined UAE in condemning the resumption of brutal and unprovoked Iranian missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the UAE on Monday. The UAE air defence systems successfully engaged multiple aerial threats on May 4, 2026, intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, according to the Ministry of Defence. In a separate incident, a fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), resulting from a drone attack coming from Iran.

Here’s a compilation of the outpouring of global support:

Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned the Iranian drone and missile strikes targetting the ‌United Arab Emirates.

“We ⁠stand in solidarity with the UAE and will continue to support the defence of our partners in the Gulf. This escalation must cease. Iran needs to engage meaningfully in negotiations to ensure the ceasefire in the Middle East ‌endures, ⁠and a long-term diplomatic solution is achieved,” the British Prime Minister’s Office quoted Starmer as saying.

Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned Iran’s strikes on the UAE, describing them as “unjustified and unacceptable” and pledging continued French support for the UAE and regional allies.

“As it has done since the start of the conflict, France will continue to support its allies in the Emirates and in the region for the defence of their territory,” Macron said in a post on X.

The French president called for a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict through reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to free maritime traffic, and a robust agreement providing necessary security guarantees to regional countries.

He specifically cited threats posed by Iran in three areas: nuclear activities, ballistic capabilities, and regional destabilisation efforts.

Germany

Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz Monday condemned the Iranian attacks that targeted the UAE once again.

Writing on his official X account, the Chancellor stated that the UAE has once again been subjected to Iranian drone and missile attacks.

He added that Germany strongly condemns these attacks and declares its solidarity with the people of the UAE and its partners in the region.

European Union

The European Union has affirmed its standing with the United Arab Emirates in the face of recent Iranian attacks, expressing its strong condemnation of these unacceptable assaults that violate sovereignty and international law.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, stated in a post on X, “Our partner, the United Arab Emirates, has once again been subjected to malicious missile and drone attacks originating from Iran. These attacks are unacceptable and constitute a clear violation of sovereignty and international law. We stand in full solidarity with the UAE and our partners in the Middle East. Regional security has direct implications for Europe.”

She added that the European Union will continue to work closely with its partners toward de-escalation and a diplomatic solution, with the aim of ending the Iranian regime’s hostilities toward its neighbours and its own people.

Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation and denunciation, in the strongest terms, of the Iranian targeting — through missiles and drones — of civilian and economic facilities in the United Arab Emirates, as well as a tanker belonging to an Emirati company.

In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency this evening, the Ministry said: “The Kingdom affirms its support for the sisterly United Arab Emirates in the measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. The Kingdom calls on the Islamic Republic of Iran to cease these attacks, to adhere to the principles of international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, and to respect the principles of good neighbourliness.”

Jordan

Jordan Monday condemned the brutal Iranian attacks on the UAE, which targeted civilian sites and facilities.

The Kingdom affirmed its rejection and denunciation of these attacks, which represent a flagrant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty, a dangerous escalation, and a threat to its security, stability, and territorial integrity.

In a statement, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed Jordan’s absolute solidarity with the United Arab Emirates in the face of Iranian aggression, standing by its side in all steps it takes to protect its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens and residents.

Muslim Council of Elders

The Muslim Council of Elders condemned in the strongest terms the renewed brazen Iranian attack targeting civilian centers and facilities in the UAE using missiles and drones, which resulted in the injury of three Indian nationals.

The Council affirmed its unequivocal rejection of such treacherous and criminal attacks, which constitute a flagrant violation of state sovereignty and are a direct threat to regional security and stability as well as a grave breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.

The Council expressed its solidarity with the UAE—its leadership, government, and people—offering its support for all measures taken to protect its security, safeguard its national interests, and preserve its sovereignty.

The Council also strongly condemned the attack on a tanker belonging to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) during a transit through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that targeting commercial shipping and using the Strait as a means of pressure or coercion is an act of terrorism and piracy that threatens regional stability and global energy security.

The Council called on the international community to assume its responsibility in confronting such grave violations and to adopt firm positions to deter them. It also underscored that respect for state sovereignty, the protection of freedom of navigation, and adherence to international law are fundamental pillars for maintaining security and stability. The Council further reiterated its firm rejection of any practices that undermines the security of the Arab Gulf states or endangers regional and international peace.

GCC Secretary-General

Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), has expressed the Council’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE.

He emphasised that this act of aggression represents a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of a GCC member state and a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and stability.

The GCC Secretary-General stressed that targeting the UAE is an unacceptable and condemned behaviour by all standards, reflecting an escalatory approach that disregards the rules of international law and the principles of good neighbourliness.

Albudaiwi called on the international community to assume its responsibilities to halt these repeated Iranian attacks and put an immediate end to irresponsible actions that undermine regional and international peace and security.

The Secretary-General further reaffirmed the Council’s full and firm solidarity with the UAE, standing united with the country in all measures it takes to protect its security, safeguard its sovereignty, and maintain the safety of its vital facilities.

Egypt

The Arab Republic of Egypt has condemned in the strongest terms the heinous attacks launched using missiles and drones targeting the territory of the United Arab Emirates, which resulted in a fire at an oil facility in the Emirate of Fujairah and the injury of several individuals.

In a statement issued today, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its full solidarity and support for the measures taken by th UAE to protect its national assets and sovereignty. Egypt expressed its categorical rejection of any practices aimed at terrorising civilians or destabilising the Arabian Gulf region.

Egypt warned of the extremely grave repercussions of these attacks, emphasising that they represent a dangerous escalation that hinders efforts for calm and de-escalation, while constituting a flagrant violation of the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

Arab Parliament President

Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, has condemned the renewed terrorist Iranian attacks targeting civilian facilities in the UAE using missiles and drones. He emphasised that these blatant attacks represent a flagrant violation of international law, an unacceptable infringement on state sovereignty, and a serious threat to regional and international security and stability.

In a statement issued today, Al Yamahi stressed the need for the international community to fulfill its responsibility in condemning and immediately halting these treacherous attacks.

He called for firm positions to ensure they are not repeated, given their dangerous escalation and direct threat to regional stability, noting that they further demonstrate Iran’s deliberate violation of all principles and rules of good neighbourliness.

Al Yamahi expressed the Arab Parliament’s full solidarity and standing with the UAE in all measures it takes to protect its security and stability and safeguard its sovereignty, affirming that the security of the UAE is an integral part of Arab national security.

Arab League Secretary-General

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed treacherous Iranian aggression against the UAE using combat drones and missiles, targeting civilian facilities in flagrant violation of international law and the ceasefire agreement.

In a statement issued today, Aboul Gheit also condemned the blatant Iranian attack targeting a UAE tanker with combat drones while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the drone attack on an oil facility in Fujairah.

Aboul Gheit stressed the need for an immediate end to all Iranian acts of aggression targeting the UAE or the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, holding Iran fully responsible for its unlawful actions that threaten international peace and security.

The Secretary-General reaffirmed that Arab national security is indivisible, expressing full solidarity and support for the UAE in the measures it takes to protect its security and territorial integrity.

Bahrain

The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of Iran’s terrorist attacks that targeted civilian sites and facilities in the United Arab Emirates using cruise missiles and drones. Bahrain considered these attacks a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and stability, a flagrant violation of the principles of good neighbourliness and international law, and a breach of UN Security Council Resolution 2817 and the declared ceasefire.

The Ministry affirmed Bahrain’s solidarity with the UAE and its full support for the measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, and stability, stemming from the close historical fraternal ties between the leaderships and peoples of the two brotherly countries. It also expressed its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.

The Ministry renewed its call to the international community, particularly the Security Council, to take firm and deterrent positions and measures against these repeated and unjustified Iranian attacks. This is essential to maintain the security of regional countries, protect civilians and vital installations, ensure global energy security, and safeguard the freedom and safety of maritime navigation to promote regional and international peace and security.