UAE Moves to Document Iran Attacks for Possible Legal Action
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced plans to establish a national committee to document alleged Iranian attacks during the recent Middle East conflict, in a move aimed at supporting potential legal proceedings at both domestic and international levels.
According to state media reports on Thursday, the committee will be responsible for recording and monitoring incidents linked to what the UAE described as “military actions associated with Iranian aggression.”
The development follows earlier calls by Abu Dhabi for Iran to provide reparations for damages sustained during the hostilities.
During the conflict, several key infrastructure sites across the UAE were reportedly affected, including parts of Dubai’s luxury Palm Jumeirah development, as well as airports and energy facilities. Authorities say the country was targeted by more than 2,800 drones and missiles launched from across the region.
The UAE government said the newly formed committee will compile a comprehensive evidence dossier that will support legal efforts aimed at holding those responsible accountable.
“The outcomes of the committee’s work will contribute to supporting the UAE’s legal efforts at both the national and international levels by preparing a comprehensive documentation file,” state news agency WAM reported.
Last month, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that Iran should be held responsible for the destruction caused during the conflict, insisting that accountability and reparations were necessary.
The ministry had stated that the attacks “necessitate a firm position, including ensuring that Iran is held accountable and fully liable for damages and reparations.”
The conflict has had significant economic implications for the UAE, disrupting parts of its oil export activities and challenging its long-standing reputation as a regional safe haven and global financial hub.
Officials say the documentation initiative is part of broader efforts to safeguard national interests and strengthen the country’s legal position in the aftermath of the war.
