Abu dhabi: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein discussed regional tensions with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that Hussein discussed, in a phone call on Monday, with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Foreign Minister, the escalating tensions in the region and their impact on the security and stability of countries.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Emirati Minister confirmed that his country had been subjected to approximately 800 missile and drone attacks, noting that the targets included numerous civilian sites.

For his part, Hussein pointed out that Iraq has become a victim of this war, and that the country is being attacked by various parties to the conflict, which further complicates the security situation. He explained that the city of Erbil has been targeted by more than 70 missiles and drones, while other parties have targeted sites in southern and western Iraq.

The Foreign Minister emphasized Iraq’s firm stance calling for a ceasefire and de-escalation, which would contribute to protecting civilians and preserving the security and stability of the region.

According to the statement, both sides agreed to maintain communication and joint coordination, and to work to spare the region further chaos and a slide into a devastating war, in a way that serves the interests of its peoples and strengthens regional security.