Regional Leaders Rally Behind UAE After Iran Attack Calls

Abu Dhabi — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received calls from several regional leaders condemning Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites in the United Arab Emirates, as governments voiced support for Abu Dhabi’s security measures.

According to state news agency WAM, the leaders described the attacks as violations of UAE sovereignty and threats to national stability, expressing solidarity with the country amid heightened regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict.

Among those who spoke with Sheikh Mohamed were Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Masrour Barzani, prime minister of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.The leaders affirmed their backing for the UAE’s efforts to safeguard its security and ensure the protection of civilians, underscoring a coordinated regional response to the escalation.

The calls come as geopolitical tensions continue to rise across the Middle East, with recent incidents involving Iranian-linked actions drawing strong reactions from regional governments.