UAE Engages Gulf Allies on Regional Security Amid Iran Tensions, Closes Tehran Embassy

Amid heightened regional tensions following US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, UAE's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum held separate calls with defence ministers from Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman to discuss security developments and reinforce cooperation. The UAE and Kuwait emphasized strengthening defence collaboration, while Bahrain and the UAE highlighted the need for continued coordination to promote stability. Concurrently, the UAE closed its embassy in Tehran, condemning Iran's missile strikes as a dangerous escalation.