Araghchi accuses UAE of direct role in aggression against Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday accused the United Arab Emirates of playing a direct role in military actions against Iran during a BRICS meeting in New Delhi, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency. Addressing remarks made by the Emirati delegate, Araghchi said he had deliberately avoided naming the UAE earlier to preserve unity, but claimed the country had been directly involved in what he described as aggression against Iran. He also criticised the UAE for not condemning the attacks when they began. Earlier, Araghchi warned that countries cooperating with Israel to create divisions would face consequences. Netanyahu has now publicly revealed what Iran's security services long ago conveyed to our leadership. Enmity with the Great People of Iran is a foolish gamble. Collusion with Israel in doing so: unforgivable. Those colluding with Israel to sow division will be held to account. — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) May 13, 2026 In a message posted on X, he said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had publicly confirmed information that Iran’s security institutions had already shared with the country’s leadership. “Hostility towards the great nation of Iran is a reckless gamble,” Araghchi wrote, adding that collaboration with Israel in such actions was “unforgivable” and that those seeking to fuel divisions alongside Israel would be “held accountable.” Netanyahu made secret UAE visit during Iran war, Israel confirms