ABU DHABI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday warned that targeting energy facilities associated with Iran's South Pars gas field poses a threat to global energy security as well as the regional security and stability.
In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that attacks on energy infrastructure linked to the South Pars field in Iran, which extends northward to Qatar's territory, represent a dangerous escalation.
The ministry stressed that targeting energy sector infrastructure constitutes a direct threat to global energy security and to the security and stability of the region and its peoples.
It added that such actions could also have severe environmental consequences and expose civilians, navigation routes, as well as vital industrial and urban facilities to direct risks.
The ministry underscored the need to avoid targeting critical infrastructure under any circumstances, reaffirming the importance of adhering to international law and safeguarding security and stability in the region. Enditem
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