29 july 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Jordan have summoned Iranian diplomats to formally protest alleged attacks that impacted their territories, marking a further escalation in regional tensions.
Both governments expressed strong concern over incidents they say violated their sovereignty and stressed the importance of respecting international law and regional stability.
Diplomatic Protests Lodged
The UAE and Jordan separately called in Iran’s ambassadors or senior diplomatic representatives to convey official protests over the reported attacks.
The two countries said such actions were unacceptable and urged Iran to prevent any activities that could threaten the security of neighbouring states.
Concerns Over Regional Stability
The diplomatic move comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, where recent military exchanges and cross-border incidents have increased concerns about wider regional instability.
Officials warned that continued escalation could undermine security and complicate diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
Calls for Respect of Sovereignty
Both countries reiterated that their territorial integrity must be respected and called for adherence to international norms governing relations between states.
They also emphasised the need for dialogue and restraint to prevent further deterioration of the regional security situation.
Iran Yet to Respond
At the time of the reports, Iran had not publicly responded to the diplomatic protests from the UAE and Jordan.
Regional and international observers are closely monitoring developments as governments seek to prevent the conflict from spreading further.