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