UAE to document Iran attacks to support legal bid

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Dubai with the Burj al-Arab(foreground) and Burj Khalifa (left, background). AFP photo.

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The United Arab Emirates will form a committee to document Iran’s attacks during the Middle East war to support legal action, state media said Thursday, after earlier calling for reparations.

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Major landmarks including Dubai’s luxury Palm development, as well as airports and energy facilities, were among the sites hit in Iran’s retaliatory attacks on the Gulf.

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The UAE bore the brunt of the attacks, having been targeted by more than 2,800 drones and missiles from the neighbouring country.

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A new national committee has been tasked with “documenting and monitoring all incidents of attacks and military actions associated with the Iranian aggression”, the official WAM news agency said.

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“The outcomes of the committee’s work will contribute to supporting the UAE’s legal efforts at both the national and international levels by preparing a comprehensive documentation file,” it added.

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Last month, the UAE insisted that Iran should pay for the damage it has caused.

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The attacks “necessitate a firm position, including ensuring that Iran is held accountable and fully liable for damages and reparations”, a foreign ministry statement said.

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The Middle East war has rocked the wealthy UAE, cutting off most oil exports and undercutting the safe-haven image that helped it become the region’s financial hub.

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AFP

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