PM Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on July 15, 2023. (PTI file)Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, amid the ongoing escalations in the Middle East. PM Modi condoled the loss of life in the UAE and expressed solidarity with the country as tensions continue to escalate between Iran and the United States.PM Modi, in a statement on X, said, “Spoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and condoled the loss of lives in these attacks. India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times.”Spoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and condoled the loss of lives in these attacks. India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times.Thanked him for taking care of the Indian…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 1, 2026“Thanked him for taking care of the Indian community living in the UAE. We support de-escalation, regional peace, security and stability,” the Prime Minister added.This comes after Iran’s attacks against UAE, Bahrain and Qatar intensified, and New Delhi asked “all sides” to exercise “restraint”, “avoid escalation” and pursue “dialogue and diplomacy” to de-escalate tension.On Saturday, External Affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Israeli and Iranian counterparts, reiterating “India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions”.Also Read | Flight cancellations in Middle East amid Iran-Israel war: Essential guide for Indian citizens stranded in Dubai, UAEJaishankar also spoke with key regional counterparts in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain — countries affected by Iran’s retaliatory strikes — stressing the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian diaspora in the region.After exchange of strikes between Iran, Israel and the United States, the Union Minister said, “India is deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region. We urge all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians.”Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd