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UAE President, Kurdistan leader discuss regional developments

Saturday, 7 March 2026 02:35

By ARN News Staff

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the President of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, discussed the military escalation in the region and its impact on security and stability.

The talks took place over a phone call, during which Barzani condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries, calling them a serious violation of sovereignty and international law.

Sheikh Mohamed thanked him for his support, and both leaders urged an immediate halt to the escalation and a return to dialogue to preserve regional peace.

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