HIGHDIPLOMATIC
Trump Speaks with UAE President bin Zayed — White House Readout Pending
·Washington D.C. / Abu Dhabi, UAE
UAE state news agency WAM confirms US President Trump spoke with Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed. No details of the conversation disclosed. Call comes amid Iranian drone and missile attacks on the UAE throughout Day 9 — 7 UAE nationals killed, 180 wounded. White House has not issued a readout.
The UAE state news agency WAM reported that US President Donald Trump had spoken by telephone with Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed. No details were provided about the substance of the call, and the White House had not issued a readout at time of reporting. The timing is significant: the call came on Day 9 amid a sustained Iranian barrage against UAE territory including the mass intercept of over 40 missiles and UAVs, the earlier Sitra/Bahrain attack, and the ongoing Hormuz closure devastating UAE trade. The UAE has 7 nationals killed and 180 wounded as of Day 9. The Trump-bin Zayed call likely covered: US security guarantees for the UAE, the Hormuz crisis and its impact on UAE trade, the Mojtaba succession and what it means for ceasefire prospects, and coordination on Gulf diplomatic tracks (UAE has been a key voice for de-escalation alongside Qatar and Oman). The UAE's dual position — suffering Iranian attacks while hosting key US supply infrastructure — makes it a critical partner for Washington to keep engaged.
Actor responses
Trump spoke with UAE President bin Zayed. The US stands with the UAE. We will ensure the security of our Gulf partners. Details of the discussion to follow.
Trump-bin Zayed call confirms the US is in direct contact with Gulf states absorbing Iranian attacks. UAE has 7 dead, 180 wounded. Washington needs Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to hold the coalition together while evacuating its own diplomats from Saudi Arabia.
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