07.03.2026 22:02
For the first time since the attacks targeting them began in the region, the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, broke his silence and sent a message to Iran saying, "We are not easy prey." Al Nahyan stated that the country is currently in a "time of war" and said that the UAE will fulfill all its responsibilities to ensure its security. Sheikh Al Nahyan emphasized their resilience to attacks by saying, "The UAE is thick-skinned and tough."
The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, made a public statement for the first time since the onset of conflicts that have targeted them in the region. Al Nahyan stated that the country is currently in a "time of war" and that it will fulfill all its responsibilities to ensure the security of the UAE.
Al Nahyan's statements, made during a meeting with those injured in the attacks in Abu Dhabi, were broadcast by state television Abu Dhabi TV. The UAE leader emphasized that his country is determined to protect both its citizens and the foreigners living in the country.
"WE WILL FULFILL OUR DUTY TO OUR PEOPLE"
Stating that the UAE is going through a difficult period, Al Nahyan expressed that the state's priority is the security of the country and conveyed the following message: "We will fulfill our duty to our country, our people, and everyone living here."
"WE ARE NOT AN EASY PREY"
In his statement, Al Nahyan also used a striking analogy, emphasizing that the UAE is a strong state, saying: "The UAE has thick skin and tough meat. We are not an easy prey."
RETALIATORY ATTACKS ON GULF COUNTRIES
Since the start of the US-Israel attacks on February 28, Iran has initiated retaliatory actions against US targets in the countries of the region. In the wave of retaliation, strategic targets such as US bases and oil refineries in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Bahrain have been hit.