President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates held a telephone conversation with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani on March 12, 2026, during which both leaders condemned recent Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other regional states. The call, confirmed by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), focused on escalating military and security developments in the region and their implications for regional stability.
President Ghazouani specifically denounced an attack on the UAE’s general consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, describing it as a violation of international norms governing the protection of diplomatic missions. He reaffirmed Mauritania’s solidarity with the UAE in defending its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity against what he characterized as sustained Iranian aggression.
The discussion also addressed broader regional security concerns, including Iran’s alleged pattern of cross-border attacks affecting multiple countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Both leaders emphasized the importance of coordinated international responses to safeguard diplomatic facilities and uphold principles of non-intervention in state affairs.
President bin Zayed expressed appreciation for Mauritania’s consistent support of the UAE’s position on regional security matters, noting the value of such diplomatic engagement in times of heightened tension. The conversation underscored the strengthening bilateral relationship between the two nations amid shared concerns over external threats to regional peace.
This diplomatic exchange follows a series of similar engagements by President bin Zayed with other world leaders in March 2026, including a call with Argentine President Javier Milei on the same day, during which both leaders likewise condemned Iranian actions against Emirati interests.
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has previously stated that recent incidents involving Iranian-backed groups represent a clear breach of international law and threaten the safety of diplomatic personnel worldwide. Mauritania’s Foreign Ministry echoed this stance in a separate statement issued on February 28, 2026, condemning what it described as “flagrant Iranian aggressions” against the UAE and allied nations.
Regional analysts note that such high-level diplomatic outreach reflects growing concern among Gulf and African states regarding the security implications of Iran’s regional activities, particularly those involving proxy groups and alleged cyber or militant operations targeting critical infrastructure and diplomatic sites.
As of April 2026, no further public details have been released regarding specific follow-up actions resulting from the UAE-Mauritania dialogue. Both governments continue to monitor the situation through established diplomatic and security channels, with emphasis on de-escalation and multilateral coordination.
For ongoing updates on regional diplomatic engagements and security developments, readers are encouraged to consult official statements from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Mauritanian Presidency.
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