European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has shared in a post on social media platform X that she spoke to United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan over the phone and “conveyed our full support and extended our condolences following Iran’s strikes and the resulting casualties”.

“Europe strongly condemns these unjustifiable attacks. These attacks constitute a blatant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty and a clear breach of international law,” she said.

The European Commission president added that “it is not the first time the UAE has faced missile and drone attacks from Iran and its proxies. Europe stands in full solidarity with partners across the region”.

“I will continue my outreach to important regional partners,” she said.