Canada and UK Condemn Iranian Attacks on UAE, Call for De-escalation
Theo Middle East Eye
Canadian PM Mark Carney and UK PM Keir Starmer condemned Iranian missile and drone strikes on the UAE, urging restraint and diplomacy. Carney expressed solidarity with the UAE, while Starmer called for an end to escalation and good-faith talks.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on [date] voiced support for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following missile and drone attacks originating from Iran.
“We stand in solidarity with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the people of the UAE, and acknowledge their efforts to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure,” Prime Minister Carney emphasized. He reiterated Canada’s call for de-escalation and renewed focus on diplomacy.
In a similar vein, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned the attacks, declaring: “This escalation must stop. Iran must engage in good-faith negotiations to uphold the Middle East ceasefire and achieve a lasting diplomatic solution.”
The British leader also committed to “continuing support for the protection of Gulf partners” and affirmed backing for regional security.
