Iran described He considered the presence of Egyptian fighter aircraft in the United Arab Emirates “the presence of foreign forces,” warning that it undermines regional security and stability.
In what the media reported as the first official Iranian comment on the matter, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said: He said He said in the weekly press conference on Monday, May 12, that Iran’s relationship with Egypt is based on mutual respect, adding that any interference that harms the security of the region is unacceptable, regardless of who stands behind it.
My survival Argue Security based on the presence of foreign forces will only exacerbate insecurity in the region.
His notes He follows Several days after the UAE Ministry of Defense announced that UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi paid an inspection visit to an Egyptian fighter detachment stationed in the UAE.
Emirates statement marked The first official recognition of the deployment of French Rafale fighters from Egypt to UAE territory, as part of efforts to enhance joint defense capabilities.
Evolution comes middle Tensions between Iran and the Gulf states escalated, with these announcements issued after pIt has been reported Targeting Iranian drones and missile attacks Locations in several regional countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar.
Against this background, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have maintained close strategic security relations, incl joint exercises, Exchanging experiences and cooperation with the aim of confronting regional threats.
With Egypt operating a modern fleet of French Rafale jets, the deployment of these aircraft in the UAE has drawn renewed scrutiny as diplomatic and security dynamics intensify across the Gulf.