Sydney, March 4 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed solidarity with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting civilians across the Middle East, condemning the assaults during a phone conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, Carney spoke with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and conveyed Canada's firm support for the UAE as tensions continue to escalate in the region.

"The Prime Minister expressed Canada's solidarity with the UAE against Iranian missile and drone attacks on civilians across the Middle East, which both leaders condemned," the statement said.

Carney also thanked the UAE leadership fo...