ABU DHABI, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by phone on Wednesday to discuss escalating developments in the Middle East, calling for diplomatic measures to reduce regional tensions.
According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the leaders reviewed the latest situation and emphasized the need for an immediate halt to the escalation. They also stressed prioritizing meaningful dialogue and diplomacy to address outstanding issues while preserving security and preventing further crises.
The conversation came as explosions were reported over Dubai, with local residents hearing blasts linked to air defense systems responding to a missile threat. Authorities confirmed on X that the sounds were the result of successful interception operations.
The latest surge in tensions follows joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities on Feb. 28, which killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei along with senior military commanders and civilians. Iran has since carried out multiple missile and drone strikes targeting U.S. and Israeli assets across the region. Enditem
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