EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has condemned Iranian attacks on the UAE and expressed solidarity with Emirati leadership.

“I extend my full solidarity to [UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan], the people of the UAE, and our partners across the Middle East,” she says in a post on X.

“These attacks are unacceptable and constitute a clear violation of sovereignty and international law,” she adds. “Security in the region has direct consequences for Europe.”

Von der Leyen adds that the EU will “keep working closely with our partners on de-escalation and diplomatic resolution, to bring an end to the Iranian regime’s brutal actions … both against its neighbours and its own people.”