Iran dismisses UAE claim over missile launches as baseless
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has rejected a UAE statement accusing Tehran of launching missiles against the Gulf country, calling the claims baseless.
Iran has formally pushed back against a statement from the United Arab Emirates that accused Tehran of being behind missile launches targeting the Gulf nation on Tuesday.
In a statement issued early Wednesday, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed the UAE's allegations as "baseless," firmly rejecting any suggestion that Iran was involved in the incident.
The exchange marks a fresh point of tension between the two neighbours, with Iran moving quickly to distance itself from the accusation. Baghaei's remarks came just hours after the UAE's initial statement, signalling Tehran's intent to counter the claim at the earliest opportunity.
No further details were provided by either side regarding the nature of the missile launches or the circumstances surrounding them. The Iranian response, however, leaves little room for ambiguity: Tehran considers the charge unfounded and has said so in unequivocal terms.
The development adds to a complex regional landscape, where such allegations can quickly escalate diplomatic friction. For now, Iran's position is clear, but the UAE has yet to respond to Tehran's rebuttal.