TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday highlighted the necessity to protect Syria's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In a phone call, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the latest developments in Syria and the broader West Asia region, according to a statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

The two sides stressed the need to ensure Syria's security and stability, calling for an immediate end to Israeli airstrikes and ground operations against the Arab state.

They also exchanged views on the importance of safeguarding peace and stability in the region, urging all parties to refrain from taking provocative actions.

Following the downfall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday, Israel has significantly increased airstrikes across Syria, along with ground operations targeting critical military infrastructure. In addition, the Israeli military has crossed into the demilitarized buffer zone established under the 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria, taking control of border areas. Enditem

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