Uae and uae leaders speak with Mohammed bin Salman after Iranian missile strikes
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held phone calls on Saturday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and several regional leaders following recent Iranian attacks, in conversations centered on solidarity and coordinated responses. The exchanges brought public assurances of support and immediate security and economic measures as governments dealt with the escalation.
Mohammed bin Salman’s Saturday calls with Gulf and Jordanian monarchs
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman placed calls on Saturday to UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. During those calls the Crown Prince affirmed the Kingdom’s full solidarity and support for the brotherly countries and said Saudi Arabia is placing all its capabilities at their disposal to support any measures they take in response to the Iranian attacks.
Uae president and Crown Prince exchange condemnation and offers of support
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud discussed the recent Iranian attacks during a phone call. The Crown Prince expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation of the attacks and affirmed full solidarity with the UAE, underlining Saudi Arabia’s readiness to provide all possible support in response to any measures taken by the UAE. The UAE President expressed his appreciation for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s firm stance, fraternal solidarity and support.
Leaders warn of violations of sovereignty and call for diplomatic restraint
Both sides warned of the serious consequences of continued violations of state sovereignty and international law, stressing that such actions constitute a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and undermines stability. The leaders called for restraint and the pursuit of diplomatic solutions to preserve the region’s security and stability.
UAE ministries report interceptions, strategic reserves and travel suspensions
The UAE Ministry of Defence said it has successfully intercepted a new wave of Iranian missiles launched towards the country without any damage or injuries. The UAE economy ministry said on Saturday it held strategic reserves of staple goods that were plentiful and "safe" and urged citizens and residents to avoid stockpiling. Dubai Airports confirmed that all flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) are suspended until further notice.
Sheikh Mohamed/Mohammed bin Zayed speaks with Qatar’s Emir on escalation
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the ongoing escalation of Iran's missile strikes with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in a phone call on Saturday. The exchange followed the broader round of regional phone diplomacy that included the Crown Prince’s separate calls to Gulf and Jordanian leaders.
Across the conversations, the explicit themes were condemnation of the Iranian attacks, pledges of solidarity and support, and coordinated appeals for restraint and diplomatic remedies as regional governments responded to incidents that officials described as undermining security and stability.
