UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan phoned Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the possibility of military escalation in the region, emphasizing the need to prevent the conflict from spiraling further, Saudi state news agency SPA reported yesterday.

Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed also held phone calls with British counterpart David Cameron and Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó to discuss the conflict and the need for de-escalation.

The foreign minister also spoke with Mauritanian counterpart Dr Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug about the developments in the region, as well as ways to boost ties and cooperation, Wam reported separately.

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