UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the Middle East conflict with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a telephonic call, Al Jazeera reports.

“The two sides reviewed the repercussions of the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and a number of countries in the region, and their impact on international peace and security, energy supplies, maritime security, and global economic stability,” an Emirati statement said.

Abdullah also expressed his appreciation to the US for its full solidarity with the UAE.

The two officials “explored ways to achieve sustainable regional peace and security through strengthened collective action to address current challenges and support stability and prosperity in the region”.