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UAE Foreign Minister receives call from Iran FM, calls for serious diplomacy
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed emphasised the importance of full compliance with the provisions of the US-Iran agreement
- PUBLISHED: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 6:08 PM
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UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.
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During the call, the two ministers discussed the latest regional developments, following the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran.
Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the importance of full compliance with the provisions of the agreement and stressed that serious diplomacy and responsible dialogue are the preferred means of addressing regional and international crises.
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Signed earlier this month by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, the US-Iran MOU, includes ceasing hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, opening the Strait of Hormuz and starting nuclear talks during 60 days.
It aims to draw a line under the war launched February 28 by the United States and Israel, prompting Iran to counterattack with missile and drone salvos across the region — and effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for the world economy. The US responded by blocking shipping to and from Iranian ports.
Under the text, Washington also commits to immediately waive oil sanctions crippling Iran's economy. And once a final agreement is reached on the Islamic republic's nuclear program, the United States will also facilitate the release of a $300 billion reconstruction fund.
Yasmin Hussein is an Assistant Digital Editor who believes that every news story carries a human element. Her motto is 'get it first, but first get it right'.