The UAE has joined 21 nations in condemning the recent Iranian attacks on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf and civilian infrastructure and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE air defences have intercepted 3 ballistic missiles and 8 drones launched from Iran on Saturday, an update from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has marked Mother's Day by paying a special tribute to mothers of fallen heroes, highlighting how their sacrifices "contributed to the stability and advancement" of the nation.