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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a significant development, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held an emergency phone conversation with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday, expressing his country’s strong condemnation of Iran’s recent missile strikes on Emirati territory.
The phone call follows a series of coordinated missile attacks launched from Iraq on Tuesday that targeted Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s Western Region. The attacks resulted in the deaths of three foreign workers and caused significant damage to property, underscoring the growing threat posed by Iran’s military aggression in the region.
During the phone conversation, Crown Prince bin Salman conveyed Saudi Arabia’s “strongest condemnation” of the strikes, terming them unjustified and a flagrant breach of sovereignty and international law. He reaffirmed Riyadh’s unwavering support for the UAE in its collective defense of its security and stability, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation to address the challenges posed by the aggressive actions of Iran.
The Saudi Crown Prince also reiterated his country’s stance of zero tolerance for any form of external aggression and assured the UAE President of the Kingdom’s readiness to provide any necessary assistance and support to its brotherly nation. The Kingdom’s diplomatic efforts are focused on mobilizing international condemnation and imposing economic sanctions on Tehran.
The UAE, a key regional player and ally of Saudi Arabia, has long been a target of Iran’s hostility, driven by the latter’s opposition to the Emirati leadership’s close relationship with Israel and the United States. In recent years, Iran has stepped up its proxy war against its neighbors, using militias and terrorist groups to disrupt stability and security in the region.
As tensions escalate, the United Nations and various international organizations have called for restraint and calm, urging all parties to engage in constructive dialogue and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighboring states. The international community is closely following the situation and stands ready to respond accordingly.
In the face of growing threats from Iranian aggression, the phone conversation between Crown Prince bin Salman and President bin Zayed marks a significant moment of unity and cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, reinforcing their collective resolve to safeguard regional security and stability.