Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed urges de-escalation in call with Iranian Foreign Minister
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed the need to advance diplomatic efforts to promote security and stability in the region during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the importance of de-escalation during the call, amid growing concerns over the prospect of renewed conflict between the US and…
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, called Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to promote diplomatic efforts for security and stability in the region. The call came as concerns rise over the potential for renewed conflict between the US and Iran. During the conversation, the two emphasized the importance of de-escalation.
Iranian authorities reported that at least three tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran claimed they were hit by naval mines. However, the evidence to support these claims was scarce. Dr Anwar Gargash, the UAE's diplomatic adviser, expressed the UAE's desire for peace and refrained from escalating tensions, stating that another escalation between Washington and Tehran would be detrimental to both regional interests and Iran.
The UAE had faced significant missile and drone attacks from Iran but was ultimately prepared for the worst as it sought a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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