Emirati minister tells BBC Iran must end strikes on Gulf
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UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh told the BBC that Iran must end its strikes on Gulf countries, including the UAE, which has been targeted with over 1,800 drones and missiles since the start of the conflict. Key infrastructure in Dubai, including hotels and the Dubai International Airport, have been damaged, causing flight cancellations and impacting trade through Jebel Ali port and the Strait of Hormuz. While refusing to comment on potential military retaliation, Nusseibeh asserted the UAE reserves the right to collective self-defense under international law. She stated that Iran is responsible for the damage inflicted and affirmed the UAE's economic resilience, citing recent growth and anticipating a recovery. Nusseibeh also addressed concerns about information credibility during the tense situation.
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AI-ExtractedThe UAE would not allow its territory or airspace to be used in any attacks against Iran.
The UAE's economy grew by 5.1% last year.
Some of the UAE's best known buildings have been damaged - including Fairmont The Palm hotel and the Burj Al Arab hotel.
Other Gulf states including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman have also been targeted by Iran.
More than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the UAE since the war began.
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