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UAE calls for end of escalation to avoid regional repercussions

The United Arab Emirates called for the exercise of the utmost restraint to avoid dangerous repercussions in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

The UAE also called for resolving conflicts through dialog and diplomatic channels.

Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel overnight in retaliation for a suspected Israeli air strike on Iran's embassy compound in Damascus on April 1, raising the threat of a wider regional conflict.