UAE and Iraqi Presidents discuss regional developments

March 01, 2026 / 9:45 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sunday received a phone call from His Excellency Dr Abdul Latif Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq, during which they discussed the serious military escalation in the region and its repercussions for regional security and stability, in addition to the blatant Iranian attacks on the territory of the UAE and a number of other countries.

During the call, the Iraqi President expressed his country’s solidarity with the UAE following the attacks on its territory. His Highness thanked His Excellency Rashid for Iraq’s supportive stance towards the UAE.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and His Excellency Dr Abdul Latif Rashid underscored the importance of intensifying international efforts to halt the military escalation while pursuing political solutions in a way that safeguards regional peace and security and prevents the conflict from widening.