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Pompeo Speaks With Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Iraqi Leader Salih

Pompeo Speaks With Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Iraqi Leader Salih

(Bloomberg) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with Abu Dhabi’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Zayed, and Iraqi President Barham Salih to discuss developments in the Middle East following the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

The United Arab Emirates is “concerned over the Iranian regime’s continued military provocations,” Pompeo said on Twitter. He also reiterated a message of de-escalation.

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