UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes - Reuters
UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes Reuters
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"Country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes."
— UAE president , Politician
"The UAE has thick skin and bitter flesh – we are no easy prey."
— Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Politician
"While emphasising the preservation and continuation of friendly relations, Iran still has an inherent right to defend itself against US-Israeli aggression."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"President Pezeshkian expressed openness to de-escalation within our region – provided that our neighbours’ airspace, territory, and waters are not used to attack the Iranian people."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"If Iran wants to target desalination and water installation plants, they can bring the Gulf to a halt."
— Harlan Ullman , Academic
"The UAE has thick skin and bitter flesh - we are no easy prey."
— Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Politician
"The UAE has thick skin and bitter flesh — we are no easy prey."
— Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Politician
"We will carry out our duty towards our country, our people, and our residents who are also part of our family."
— Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Politician
"The UAE has thick skin and bitter flesh - we are no easy prey."
— Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Politician
"We will carry out our duty towards our country, our people, and our residents who are also part of our family."
— Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
He is the Judiciary Chief of Iran.
A senior adviser with the Atlantic Council.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the President of the United Arab Emirates.
The Emirati President who engaged with Mark Carney regarding Canadians in the UAE.
President of the United Arab Emirates.
The leader of the United Arab Emirates.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declares the nation is in a state of war but remains resilient, emphasizing the country's strength and readiness to protect its citizens.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirms the nation's readiness to confront threats amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks, highlighting the country's commitment to security and protection of all citizens.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declares the nation is in a state of war but remains resilient, emphasizing the country's strength and readiness to protect its citizens.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declares the nation is in a state of war but remains resilient, emphasizing the country's strength and readiness to protect its citizens.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declares the nation is in a state of war but remains resilient, emphasizing the country's strength and readiness to protect its citizens.
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