The United Arab Emirates urges the parties to immediately cease the escalation

On 19 July, the United Arab Emirates expressed its deep concern at the latest developments in the region and called for an immediate end to hostilities and the resumption of negotiations. In its statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates stated that any attack on civilian infrastructure was contrary to international law and could not be accepted or justified under any circumstances. The statement also stressed the importance of ensuring safe and uninterrupted navigation in the Strait of Hormuz。