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As the U.S. appears poised to join the Israel-Iran conflict, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed urgently called Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both leaders expressed deep concern over escalating hostilities, warning of severe regional consequences. They urged an immediate halt to violence and called for diplomacy to resolve Iran's nuclear issues. Putin offered Russia's mediation between Tehran and Tel Aviv, while the U.S. under Trump signals readiness for military strikes.
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