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Marco Rubio and UAE security chief discuss Iran and regional security

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and United Arab Emirates National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone call to discuss regional security issues in the Middle East.

According to a State Department readout, the discussions focused on Iran, developments in Lebanon, and security within the Strait of Hormuz. The two officials addressed joint efforts to hold Iran and its proxies accountable for ongoing attacks, though specific details regarding the attacks or subsequent diplomatic steps were not disclosed.

Rubio emphasized the necessity of maintaining freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for international energy supplies and shipping. The call highlighted the ongoing diplomatic coordination between Washington and Abu Dhabi regarding regional stability and maritime security.

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Iran · Iran · Marco Rubio · Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan · United Arab Emirates · United Arab Emirates · United States · United States Department of State

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