PM Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and maintained that India supports de-escalation and regional peace.
He also thanked Al Nahyan for taking care of the Indian community in the UAE.
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| File snap : Modi and UAE Prez Al Nahyan |
The Prime Minister also condemned the loss of lives during his talks with Al Nahyan and thanked the UAE president for taking care of the Indian community there.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi further said that India wants peace in the region, calling for a de-escalation.
"Spoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and condoled the loss of lives in these attacks. India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times," he wrote.
"Thanked him for taking care of the Indian community living in the UAE. We support de-escalation, regional peace, security and stability," Modi said.
The UAE has had to face the brunt of Iranian attacks following Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing by the US and Israel.
Iran has constantly struck the UAE with missiles and drones, including the capital city of Abu Dhabi and the financial hub of Dubai.
Because of the Iranian attacks, the Dubai airport has been forced to close all operations.
On Sunday, the iconic Burj Khalifa was evacuated by authorities. Besides, a fire was also reported at a luxury hotel in Dubai due to the Iranian missile strikes.
The IRGC struck Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar — the largest US air base in the Middle East. It hit the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.
It targeted UAE bases near Abu Dhabi, Kuwait’s Central Command sites, and installations across at least six nations.
Iranian media framed each strike as retaliation against “legitimate military targets,” warning non-US sites to stand clear.
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| Modi with Israeli PM Netanyahu |
One framework for understanding India’s positioning in the complex situation is the I2U2 grouping — India, Israel, the United States, and the UAE.
The current crisis may be precisely the moment when the grouping’s strategic logic asserts itself most forcefully.
Meanwhile, the UAE ministry of foreign affairs announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran and the withdrawal of its ambassador and all members of its diplomatic mission.
It condemned the Iranian missile attacks.
A wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes has shaken the Gulf, leaving casualties, damaged infrastructure and mounting fears of a broader regional war.
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said four people have been killed and dozens wounded since the bombardment began.
Powerful explosions were reported in Dubai, Doha and Manama, with blasts also heard in Riyadh.
In Abu Dhabi, debris injured two people at Etihad Towers after a building complex housing foreign missions, including the Israeli embassy, appeared to be targeted.
Three foreign nationals – from Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh – were among those killed in the UAE.
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