HM the Sultan discusses regional escalation with leaders of Egypt, France, and UK

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has held telephone calls with the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the President of the French Republic, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
During the calls, they discussed the developments of the dangerous escalation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel, the increasing frequency of attacks and their devastating repercussions on infrastructure and civilians, and the potential repercussions that could affect the security and stability of the countries of the entire region.
The recent attacks launched by the United States of America on sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran were also discussed, as well as the warnings of further tension and escalation they pose. The importance of concerted regional and international efforts to halt the spiral of escalation and spare the region further destruction and suffering, including environmental hazards and potential radioactive fallout, was emphasised, in order to protect the lives of people and maintain the security and stability of the region.

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