Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, received a telephone call from his UAE counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Tuesday, as regional tensions soared following Israel’s military strikes against Iran, according to Radio Pakistan.
The two leaders exchanged views on the rapidly evolving Middle East crisis, emphasizing the grave risks of further escalation.
Xi says China ‘deeply worried’ about Israel-Iran conflict, urges de-escalation
They expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions and underscored the urgent need to support efforts for ensuring regional peace and stability.
In a related development, China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US leader warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate”.
Following decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel launched a surprise aerial campaign last week against targets across Iran, saying it aimed to prevent its arch-foe from acquiring atomic weapons – an ambition Tehran denies.
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