• A placard showing a missile component recovered in Saudi Arabia reveals identity and logo of Iranian manufacturer Shahid Bagger Industries Logo. Jim Watson / AFP Photo
    A placard showing a missile component recovered in Saudi Arabia reveals identity and logo of Iranian manufacturer Shahid Bagger Industries Logo. Jim Watson / AFP Photo
  • The remains of an Iranian rocket's Qiam guidance component which was fired by the Houthis into Saudi Arabia, according to US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley. Cliff Owen / AP Photo
    The remains of an Iranian rocket's Qiam guidance component which was fired by the Houthis into Saudi Arabia, according to US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley. Cliff Owen / AP Photo
  • Remains of Iranian drones. Yuri Gripas / Reuters
    Remains of Iranian drones. Yuri Gripas / Reuters
  • U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley said there's "undeniable" evidence that proves Iran is violating international law by funneling missiles to Houthi rebels in Yemen. Cliff Owen / AP Photo
    U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley said there's "undeniable" evidence that proves Iran is violating international law by funneling missiles to Houthi rebels in Yemen. Cliff Owen / AP Photo
  • Remains of Iranian Toophan anti-tank guided missile. Yuri Gripas / Reuters
    Remains of Iranian Toophan anti-tank guided missile. Yuri Gripas / Reuters
  • The guidance and warhead camera control of an Iranian Qasef-1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. It is used as a one-way attack UAV to dive on targets and then detonating its warhead. It was fired by Houthis into Saudi Arabia. Cliff Owen / AP Photo
    The guidance and warhead camera control of an Iranian Qasef-1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. It is used as a one-way attack UAV to dive on targets and then detonating its warhead. It was fired by Houthis into Saudi Arabia. Cliff Owen / AP Photo
  • A placard describing pieces of an Iranian Qiam Ballistic Missile. Jim Watson / AFP Photo
    A placard describing pieces of an Iranian Qiam Ballistic Missile. Jim Watson / AFP Photo

UAE calls for action against Iran after UN and US reports

Foreign ministry says revelations of weapons supply to Yemen rebels confirms Tehran's 'destabilising behaviour'

The National

December 15, 2017

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The UAE has called on the global community to more forcefully address the threat posed by Iran after a UN report this week on violations of Security Council resolutions and evidence presented by the United States of Tehran's arming of Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the UN secretary general’s recent report on UN Security Council Resolution 2231 strongly confirmed what the UAE and its allies had long known - that Iran is continuing its "expansionist and destabilising behaviour in the region, and is fuelling the conflict in Yemen".

And evidence presented by the United States on Thursday "left no doubt about Iran’s flagrant disregard for its UN obligations, and its role in the proliferation and trafficking of weapons in the region", according to a ministry statement reported by the state news agency Wam.

From missiles to drones to explosive boats, illegal Iranian arms shipments to the Houthis and other proxies are stoking the fires of sectarian violence endangering civilians, the ministry said. "The UAE and its military coalition partners have witnessed the devastating impact of these illegal arms shipments on Yemen."

The ministry said the UAE stands ready to work with its allies to take actions that will ensure Iran's compliance with relevant UN resolutions.

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