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Secretary Rubio’s Call with UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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Secretary Rubio's Call with UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two discussed a number of regional security issues, including Lebanon, as well as continued U.S.-UAE coordination to hold Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable for ongoing attacks. Secretary Rubio underscored the importance of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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