Presidents of United Arab Emirates and Indonesia hold high level talks regarding Iranian aerial attacks and regional security

President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and President Prabowo Subianto discuss Iranian strikes on the UAE and call for an immediate end to regional military escalation.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 5, 2026, 8:11 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from SANA

Diplomatic Outreach Amid Crisis

President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a telephone call from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday, March 5, 2026, to address the rapid escalation of violence in the Gulf. The conversation focused on the series of Iranian drone and missile attacks that have targeted the United Arab Emirates and several other countries over the past week. Both leaders expressed deep concern over the shifting security landscape and the potential for the current military confrontation to impact global stability.

Resolution Through Diplomacy

During the exchange, the two heads of state emphasized the critical importance of de-escalation. They issued a joint call for an immediate halt to all military operations, advocating for the resolution of regional disputes through established diplomatic channels. President Prabowo and President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed stressed that the preservation of regional security is a shared international responsibility that requires a transition from armed conflict to structured political dialogue.

Impact of Iranian Military Strikes

The discussion follows a week of significant aerial incursions that have caused both casualties and material damage within the UAE. According to regional reports, the Iranian military has continued to launch waves of unmanned aerial vehicles and ballistic missiles toward several Arab nations. These strikes were initiated as a retaliatory response to joint United States and Israeli military operations against Iranian territory that commenced on February 28, 2026.