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"UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi in Abu Dhabi on Saturday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional developments. Footage shows Tshisekedi disembarking from his plane upon arrival, where he was received by Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. The scenes also capture a bilateral meeting between Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Tshisekedi, with delegations from both countries in attendance. According to the UAE's state news agency (WAM), the discussions focused on developments in the Middle East and their 'serious consequences for regional and international security and stability.' "Tshisekedi reiterated his condemnation of the continued Iranian terrorist aggression targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in the UAE and other countries in the region," they added. On Friday, the UAE Ministry of Defence announced that it had countered 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, and 2,085 drones from Iran. Tensions have escalated across the Middle East since the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran on February 28, amid diplomatic talks aimed at 'curbing Iran's nuclear and missile programmes'. Tehran responded with retaliatory strikes on Israeli and US assets in the region, accompanied by reports of explosions in several Gulf countries. Iran later confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with his son Mojtaba Khamenei named as his successor. The conflict spilled over into Lebanon as Hezbollah intervened 'in revenge' for the killing of the Iranian Supreme Leader. Shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, were disrupted following its closure. The latest escalation has driven oil prices above $100 per barrel, rattling global energy markets and sparking protests in several countries."
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