Officials from the United Arab Emirates condemned the attacks, describing them as a “blatant violation of national sovereignty and a clear breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.”
They also “affirmed the right of all targeted countries to respond to these attacks in a manner that ensures the protection of their sovereignty, national security, territorial integrity, and the safety of their citizens, residents and visitors.”
Elsewhere on Tuesday, the UAE announced it would exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+), effective May 1, 2026, removing one of the cartel’s largest producers.
Brent crude oil topped $112 per barrel on Tuesday, according to Trade Economics, signifying continued market instability amid the ongoing energy crisis.
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