UAE President expresses solidarity with Iran amid conflict with Israel

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday expressed solidarity with Iran over its conflict with Israel during a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The two leaders discussing the latest developments in its conflict with Israel, and the repercussions of the Israeli military campaign against Iran on the region's security and stability.
The Emirati head of state said the UAE continues to engage in intensive consultations with all concerned parties to help de-escalate tensions and 'support efforts to restore security and stability in the region.'

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