Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed receives Netanyahu call after Iranian attacks
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Updated · The New York Times · May 8
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed receives Netanyahu call after Iranian attacks
11 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 8
Iran warned Abu Dhabi's rulers of “dangerous consequences” on Wednesday, then the Emirati leader spoke with Israel's prime minister after renewed missile and drone strikes, including attacks reported on Friday.
The UAE has faced more Iranian drone and missile strikes than any other country since the US-Israeli war with Iran began on 28 February, according to the report.
Despite a ceasefire and signs Washington has downplayed the attacks, Abu Dhabi is described as deepening ties with both the United States and Israel.
Iran's hidden arsenals have survived months of attacks. Can its resilient military capabilities ever be truly defeated by force?
Is the UAE's alliance with the U.S. and Israel a path to security or an invitation for a more devastating war?
With the Strait of Hormuz choked off, is the world economy teetering on the brink of a crisis sparked by this conflict?