LBCI

UAE withdraws ambassador from Iran, closes embassy over attacks: Statement

Middle East News

01-03-2026 | 13:45

Share

Share

UAE withdraws ambassador from Iran, closes embassy over attacks: Statement

The United Arab Emirates was shuttering its embassy in Iran and recalling its ambassador, a statement from the foreign ministry said on Sunday, following a barrage of Iranian attacks targeting the Emirates.

"The UAE announces closure of its embassy in Tehran and withdrawal of its ambassador and all members of its diplomatic mission, and condemns the Iranian missile attacks," read a statement posted by the foreign ministry's director of strategic communications on X.

The decision was made in response to "the blatant Iranian missile attacks that targeted the country's territories, which constitute aggressive assaults that struck civilian sites, including residential areas, airports, ports, and service facilities, and exposed defenceless civilians to danger".

AFP

Middle East News

withdraws

ambassador

Iran,

closes

embassy

attacks:

Statement

Next

Iran media outlets report strikes hit hospital in Tehran

Conflict closes Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets to Tuesday: Regulator

Previous

Recommended For You

Iran media outlets report strikes hit hospital in Tehran

Middle East News

13:50

Iran media outlets report strikes hit hospital in Tehran

Conflict closes Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets to Tuesday: Regulator

Middle East News

13:26

Conflict closes Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets to Tuesday: Regulator

CENTCOM: US B-2 bombers strike Iranian ballistic missile facilities

Middle East News

13:14

CENTCOM: US B-2 bombers strike Iranian ballistic missile facilities

Protesters, police clash near US embassy in Baghdad: AFP

Middle East News

13:04

Protesters, police clash near US embassy in Baghdad: AFP

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Israel army says on 'defensive alert' regarding Iran but no change to public guidelines

Middle East News

2026-02-20

Israel army says on 'defensive alert' regarding Iran but no change to public guidelines

Explosions heard in east of Saudi capital Riyadh: AFP

Middle East News

04:26

Explosions heard in east of Saudi capital Riyadh: AFP

Iran president says post-Khamenei interim leadership council 'started work'

Middle East News

09:11

Iran president says post-Khamenei interim leadership council 'started work'

Vessel struck by unknown projectile northwest of UAE's Mina Saqr, maritime security agency reports

Middle East News

08:58

Vessel struck by unknown projectile northwest of UAE's Mina Saqr, maritime security agency reports

Videos

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

2026-02-16

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

2026-02-14

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

2026-02-01

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

2026-01-29

Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

2026-01-10

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Explosions heard in east of Saudi capital Riyadh: AFP

1

Explosions heard in east of Saudi capital Riyadh: AFP

Hezbollah’s Qassem mourns Khamenei, blames US and Israel for ‘criminal aggression’

2

Hezbollah’s Qassem mourns Khamenei, blames US and Israel for ‘criminal aggression’

MEA cancels March 2 flights amid regional airspace closures

3

MEA cancels March 2 flights amid regional airspace closures

Regional airspace closures prompt MEA to revise flight schedule

4

Regional airspace closures prompt MEA to revise flight schedule

Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry sets up emergency cell, urges Lebanese abroad to stay alert

5

Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry sets up emergency cell, urges Lebanese abroad to stay alert

Iran Guards say 'struck' US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

6

Iran Guards say 'struck' US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

Higher Defense Council urges Lebanese to uphold responsibility and national unity

7

Higher Defense Council urges Lebanese to uphold responsibility and national unity

Lebanese army suspends drone permits nationwide amid regional tensions

8

Lebanese army suspends drone permits nationwide amid regional tensions

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More