Reactions and statements from the international community
Israel Hayom reported that the Netanyahu and Trump administrations held intense consultations regarding a response to recent attacks by the IRGC on the United Arab Emirates.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Parliament and head of the Islamic Republic's negotiating team, accused the United States and its allies of violating a ceasefire and threatening shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz via a post on the social network X.
Informed sources in Tehran told Iran International that Morteza Pezeshkian, a member of the editorial board, described the IRGC's missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates as "completely irresponsible" actions carried out without the government's knowledge or coordination.
International condemnation emerged following missile and drone attacks by the Islamic Republic on the United Arab Emirates, with countries including Canada, the UK, France, Germany, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain expressing support for the UAE. In the attack, three Indian citizens were injured in Fujairah's oil industry area, where a fire broke out following an Iranian drone strike.
Global condemnation has emerged from Canada, the UK, France, Germany, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Arab institutions against missile and drone attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the UAE. The UAE Ministry of Defense reported intercepting three out of four cruise missiles fired by Iran, with the fourth crashing into the sea.
Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, condemned the missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates last night in a message on the social network X, expressing solidarity with the UAE and calling for a ceasefire to facilitate dialogue and regional stability.
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising security concerns, hundreds of ships gathered near Dubai, refraining from passing through the strategic waterway.
Alireza Abbasi, Deputy Chairman of the Parliament's Agriculture Commission, stated that Iran's domestic agricultural self-sufficiency exceeds 90%, rendering the U.S. Navy's maritime blockade ineffective in this sector. He also predicted that Iran will produce between 10 and 11 million tons of wheat this year, assuming no unforeseen issues.
India's Prime Minister condemned attacks on the UAE, describing the targeting of civilians and infrastructure as unacceptable and emphasizing the importance of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for global energy security.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned attacks on the United Arab Emirates, stating that targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable and emphasizing the importance of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for energy security. He also expressed firm solidarity with the UAE and support for resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy.
On January 15, 2026, a US military tanker issued emergency communications in the Strait of Hormuz. No specific casualty or arrest numbers were reported.
South Korean media reported that the country is reviewing domestic laws to potentially participate in former President Trump's "Freedom Project," while Yonhap, the state news agency, reported that diplomatic and security officials raised the alert level following an explosion and fire on a South Korean ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
