Saudi Crown Prince Reaffirms Support as Uae Faces Iranian Attacks; Regional Calls Emphasize Solidarity
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a series of phone calls on Saturday with Gulf and regional leaders as the uae confronted a fresh wave of Iranian missiles and drones. The conversations emphasized full solidarity and the mobilization of Saudi capabilities in support of any measures taken in response to the attacks, highlighting the perceived threat to regional security and stability.
Uae and Saudi exchange: solidarity and operational support
In the call between Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince expressed condemnation of the recent Iranian strikes and affirmed the Kingdom’s full solidarity with the UAE. He underscored Saudi Arabia’s readiness to make all possible support available to back any measures the UAE chooses to take in response. The UAE President conveyed appreciation for the firm stance and fraternal support from Saudi Arabia.
Wide regional outreach: leaders contacted on Saturday
Beyond the UAE, Mohammed bin Salman held phone calls on Saturday with 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. In each exchange the Crown Prince affirmed the Kingdom’s full solidarity and support for these brotherly countries, stressing that Saudi capabilities are being placed at their disposal to support any response measures to the Iranian attacks.
Security response and on-the-ground situation in the UAE
UAE authorities reported that national air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones launched towards the country. The interception operation was described as carried out with high efficiency and without any significant material damage. Dubai authorities additionally confirmed that a fire incident at a building in Palm Jumeriah is now under control.
Communications, misinformation, and international outreach
The Dubai Media Office highlighted that old clips and images of previous fires in Dubai, currently circulating on social media, are inaccurate and misleading. Meanwhile, the UAE President received phone calls on Saturday from leaders of the UK, Germany, Greece, and Pakistan to discuss the recent military escalation and its impact on regional and international security.
Political messaging: law, restraint and diplomacy
Both the UAE President and Saudi Crown Prince warned of the serious consequences of continued violations of state sovereignty and international law through such acts, calling the strikes a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and undermines stability. The leaders also urged restraint and the pursuit of diplomatic solutions to preserve security and stability across the region.
As events remain active, the exchanges underline a united regional posture and a focus on combining defence readiness with diplomatic avenues. Details may evolve as further official steps or statements emerge; the record of Saturday’s calls and the reported air-defence response set the immediate framework for how the uae and neighboring states will coordinate in the near term.
