Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have condemned ongoing Iranian attacks on Gulf states, calling them a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security.The two leaders vowed to defend their territories and preserve stability as tensions across the Middle East continue to rise. According to the Saudi Press Agency, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who also serves as prime minister of the kingdom, held a telephone conversation on Monday with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

During the call, the two leaders discussed regional developments amid escalating military actions and the risks these developments pose to both regional and global security and stability. Both sides condemned the continued Iranian attacks targeting Gulf countries, describing them as a serious escalation.The Saudi crown prince and UAE president described the strikes as “continued and blatant” Iranian attacks against countries in the region.

They said the attacks represent a violation of the sovereign rights of Gulf states and breach international norms.The leaders warned that the escalation threatens security and stability not only in the Middle East but beyond the region.During the call, the two leaders reaffirmed that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries would spare no effort to defend their territories.

They also stressed that regional states would mobilize all available capabilities to preserve stability and security. At the same time, both sides emphasized the importance of immediately halting military escalation. They also highlighted the need to prioritize serious dialogue and diplomatic solutions to address regional issues while maintaining peace.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)