Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed urges de-escalation in call with Iranian Foreign Minister

The National · The National · 2026-11-06 03:42 UTC

Sheikh Abdullah emphasises need to pursue diplomatic path in talks with Abbas Araghchi

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed the need to advance diplomatic efforts to promote security and stability in the region during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the importance of de-escalation during the call, amid growing concerns about the prospect of renewed conflict between the US and Tehran. The two ministers discussed the "overall situation in the region", state news agency Wam reported late on Thursday evening.

Mr Araghchi had earlier held phone calls with the foreign ministers of Turkey and Kuwait, Hakan Fidan and Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Sabah, regarding the latest developments.

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