UAE and Cypriot Presidents discuss regional escalation

March 01, 2026 / 12:47 AM

Sharjah24 - WAM: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to discuss the ongoing regional military escalation. President Christodoulides condemned the Iranian attacks on the UAE and other Arab countries, calling them violations of international law. Both leaders emphasized the need to halt the escalation and prevent the conflict from spreading to safeguard regional security and stability.

During the call, the Cypriot President expressed his country’s condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks on the territory of the UAE and a number of Arab countries, affirming that such acts constitute a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. His Highness thanked President Christodoulides for Cyprus’ supportive stance towards the UAE.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides stressed the need to halt the escalation and prevent the conflict from widening, given the serious repercussions such a development would have for regional security and stability.