UK PM calls for de-escalation after UAE reports attacks

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Monday for de-escalation in the Middle East after the United Arab Emirates reported attacks for the first time since a truce was declared nearly a month ago.
“The UK condemns the drone and missile strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates,” Starmer said in a statement.
“This escalation must cease. Iran needs to engage meaningfully in negotiations to ensure the ceasefire in the Middle East endures, and a long-term diplomatic solution is achieved.”
The UAE, a close US ally and key Arab partner of Israel, said it came under a barrage of missiles and drones from Iran on Monday.