UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia

Monday, 18 May 2026 05:59

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia that were launched from Iraqi airspace and intercepted on Sunday.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom and represent a threat to its security and stability.

It also expressed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability.

UAE Condemns Drone Attacks Targeting Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/bkrmI4PkJv
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) May 17, 2026

The Kingdom's Ministry of Defence had reported that three drones were destroyed after entering Saudi Arabia’s airspace.

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