PM Modi ‘Strongly Condemns’ Attack On UAE, Thanks President Al Nahyan For Taking Care Of Indians

Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 11:41 PM IST

PM Modi’s remarks came after Iran launched missiles at several parts of the UAE, including Dubai, in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes, resulting in casualties.

PM Modi with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (Reuters/File)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in which he strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the Gulf country and condoled the loss of lives. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES

“Spoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and condoled the loss of lives in these attacks. India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times,” he said on X.

PM Modi also thanked the UAE for taking care of the Indian community living in the country and reiterated India’s call for de-escalation, regional peace and stability.

This came after three people were killed and 58 people were injured, including an Indian national, in the UAE due to Iranian military strikes. Iran has carried out a wave of attacks, mainly targeting Israeli and American military bases in several Gulf countries, after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday.

The Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi said it is aware of the injury to the Indian national and is in touch with hospital authorities. “The Indian national is out of danger. We are rendering all possible assistance,” the mission said on social media.

Iran’s attack intensified after the US-Israeli attack killed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. UAE’s airspace remains closed, and flights from its airports, including one of the busiest worldwide in Dubai, are currently suspended. Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah was also struck by Iranian missiles, leaving several people stranded.

The UAE defence ministry said its military has dealt with 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 541 drones fired by Iran since the start of its attack. The incidents resulted in three fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationalities, it added.

Meanwhile, PM Modi Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security after returning to Delhi on Sunday after the dramatic escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

India’s biggest concern at the moment is the safety of thousands of Indian nationals, who are currently stranded in the Gulf countries and also in Iran and Israel. If the war escalates further between Iran and the US–Israel alliance and spreads across the region, the lives of these Indians could be at risk.

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