Israeli and Emirati officials reportedly held secret meetings to coordinate positions on Iran and discuss joint diplomatic initiatives with US backing.
Key Takeaways
- Israeli and Emirati officials reportedly met secretly in a third country in recent weeks.
- The two sides discussed coordinating diplomatic initiatives against Iran in international forums.
- Emirati officials reportedly opposed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, viewing it as benefiting Tehran.
Secret Meetings
Senior Israeli and Emirati officials held a series of secret meetings in recent weeks to coordinate positions on Iran and discuss possible joint diplomatic initiatives, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12.
The meetings reportedly took place in a third country whose identity has not been disclosed and coincided with the latest escalation between Iran and the United States, including exchanges of attacks around the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the report, the discussions focused on expanding Israeli-Emirati coordination regarding Iran while maintaining close consultation with Washington.
Israel and UAE Hold Secret Meeting to Coordinate Against Iran
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Opposition to US-Iran Memorandum
Israel’s Channel 12 reported on Tuesday that senior Emirati officials voiced strong opposition during the meetings to the memorandum of understanding reached between Washington and Tehran.
According to the report, Emirati officials argued that the agreement gives Iran an opportunity to delay meaningful concessions while recovering economically.
The report added that Israeli and Emirati representatives discussed possible initiatives to coordinate diplomatic efforts against Iran in international forums.
However, both sides reportedly agreed that any such moves would only be undertaken in coordination with the administration of US President Donald Trump.
The reported meetings took place as tensions between Washington and Tehran intensified following renewed US military strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliatory operations targeting US military facilities across the Gulf region, as well as in Syria and Jordan.
Although Trump has recently said the United States is engaged in “good talks” with Iran and expressed hope for a possible agreement, he has also warned that Washington is prepared to resume military operations if negotiations fail.
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UAE’s Reported Position
According to Western diplomats cited by Channel 12, the United Arab Emirates has adopted a tougher approach toward Iran than several other Gulf states.
“Unlike other Gulf countries, the Emirates understand very well that there is no forgiveness for Iran,” one diplomat was quoted as saying.
The diplomats reportedly said that Abu Dhabi does not view Tehran’s current approach as a genuine effort to resolve tensions and believes Iran is attempting to buy time.
They also argued that the UAE’s ability to export oil and gas through routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz has strengthened what they described as a convergence of strategic interests between Abu Dhabi and Israel regarding Iran.
(PC, Channel 12, Israeli media)
