Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed deep concern over recent developments in the region and called for an immediate halt to the escalation, urging all parties to avoid further actions that could increase tensions and instability.In a statement, the UAE called for the utmost restraint to prevent dangerous repercussions and avoid the region being drawn into new levels of violence and unrest.The UAE also urged an immediate end to hostilities and a swift return to negotiations, stressing the importance of maintaining safe and uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as vital to the global economy.The statement further emphasised that attacks on civilian infrastructure and civilian facilities across the region, including schools, universities, hospitals, desalination plants, energy facilities, transportation hubs and residential areas, constitute a flagrant and serious violation of the principles and provisions of international law.The UAE said such attacks cannot, under any circumstances, be accepted or justified.
