Rubio voices support for UAE after deadly Iranian attacks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks on Tuesday, March 17, with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates’ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, according to a statement from the US Department of State, cited by Caliber.Az.

Secretary Rubio’s Call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan https://t.co/zZHD6bJr0T

— U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs (@StateDept_NEA) March 18, 2026

During the conversation, Rubio expressed condolences over the loss of life caused by what the State Department described as Iran’s indiscriminate attacks on the UAE.

He also reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to ensuring the security of the Emirates, underscoring Washington’s continued support for its Gulf partner amid heightened regional tensions.

By Tamilla Hasanova