If any action is taken against Iran from the soil of the UAE, we will give a crushing response

The armed forces have not carried out any missile or drone operations against the UAE

The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have not conducted any missile or drone operations against the UAE in recent days, and if any action had been taken, we would have announced it decisively and clearly. Therefore, the report by that country's Ministry of Defense is absolutely denied and is devoid of any truth.

It is announced to the officials and statesmen of the UAE that your country should not be used as a base for Americans and Zionists and their military forces and equipment as an Islamic land and betray the Islamic world and Muslims.

You should not fall into the trap of Americans and Zionists and instead of confronting infidels and polytheists and refusing any cooperation with them, subject the Muslim nation of Iran to unfair media attacks, baseless accusations, and propaganda.

Unfortunately, the UAE today has become one of the main bases for Americans and Zionists, as enemies of the Islamic world and the main cause of insecurity in the region, and the location for the deployment of a large part of their military forces and equipment.

Problems cannot be solved and the international atmosphere cannot be distorted by propaganda, slander, and playing the victim.

If until now we have refrained from responding to your propaganda and assistance to the enemies of the Islamic nation and Iran, it has solely been for the security and consideration of our Muslim brothers and sisters in that country.

We warn that if any action is taken from the soil of the UAE against Iranian islands, ports, and coasts of our country, we will give a crushing and regretful response.

Earlier today, IS fighters arrived in Gidan Lawal village, Kebbi State. Villagers had set fire to several businesses in protest against a gay man who had sexually assaulted a young boy.

The IS fighters forced the villagers to pay compensation for the destroyed properties, reportedly valued at 11 million Naira, for taking the laws into their own hands.

After the payment was made, the fighters pronounced judgment on the gay man and executed him in full view of the villagers.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, while condemning the destructive actions of the rulers of Abu Dhabi in collusion with the warring parties against the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the continuation of hosting their military bases and equipment, warns of the dangerous consequences of this situation on regional peace and stability.

Over the past two days, while the illegal and provocative actions of the US terrorist military in the region and their maritime movements under the deceptive guise of humanitarian aid have intensified, Abu Dhabi officials have also engaged in visible cooperation with the American aggressor, in an approach that is contrary to the principle of good neighborliness and violates the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter, threatening Iran's security and national interests. Despite this, the Islamic Republic of Iran has shown maximum restraint with a responsible approach and in line with respecting the collective good of the region and the Islamic Ummah.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while rejecting Abu Dhabi's incorrect claims that Iran launched missiles and drones at the UAE, states that the defensive actions of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran at this stage were exclusively aimed at repelling American evil.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasizing the Islamic Republic of Iran's adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter and the fundamental rules of international law, as well as the principle of good neighborliness in relations with all countries in the region, strongly calls on Abu Dhabi to refrain from continuing to collude and participate with the hostile parties, the United States and the Zionist regime, in committing actions contrary to international law against Iran.

It is clear that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not spare any effort in taking the necessary and appropriate measures to defend its interests and national security.

Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed. President DONALD J. TRUMP