Cypriot president condemns missile and drone attacks on the UAE

On May 5, 2026, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, publicly condemned the missile and drone attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates. Through a statement on the X platform, he expressed his full solidarity with the President of the UAE, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the Emirati people. Christodoulides emphasized that Cyprus supports the UAE and its regional partners in seeking de-escalation and upholding international law. He asserted that the security of the Middle East is fundamentally linked to European security. Some media reports suggest the attacks targeted an oil facility in Fujairah, attributing the aggression to Iran, although official state sources focused primarily on the condemnation of the violence. The Cypriot government reiterated its commitment to regional stability and peace. No specific casualties or infrastructure damages were officially confirmed in the president's announcement. The president stressed that these developments highlight the ongoing geopolitical significance of the region.