Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, according to statements from his office. The visit, described as a "historic breakthrough" in Israel-UAE relations, took place at the height of the war and included a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Netanyahu’s office framed the trip as a milestone in deepening ties between the two nations, underscoring how the conflict with Iran has accelerated their alliance .
However, the UAE has strongly denied these claims, calling them "baseless" and asserting that its relations with Israel are conducted openly under the Abraham Accords, not through secrecy or covert arrangements. The UAE’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that no such visit or military delegation occurred and urged media outlets to verify information before reporting .
Iran has condemned the alleged visit, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warning that countries collaborating with Israel against Tehran are making a "foolish gamble." He stated that such collusion would be "unforgivable" and that those involved would be held accountable. Iran’s leadership has also reaffirmed its stance on the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing external claims to the waterway as settled .
UAE Denies Netanyahu Visited During Iran War As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RLs Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
radio free europe · 7 days ago
Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens UAE over collusion with Israel after Netanyahus secret visit claim Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says countries that engage with Israel in hostilities toward Tehran are making a foolish gamble
independent · 7 days ago
Iran war live: Tehran slams collusion as Netanyahu secretly visits UAE Iranian first vice president said Tehrans right to the Strait of Hormuz is established and the matter is closed.
aljazeera · 8 days ago
UAE denies Netanyahu made secret visit during Iran war Extraordinary rebuttal from Israels closest Arab partner comes as two nations had been drawing closer
financial times · 8 days ago
Benjamin Netanyahu made secret trip to UAE at height of the Iran war The covert meeting with the UAEs president is the latest milestone in a rapidly developing Middle East allianceBenjamin Netanyahu has revealed he made a secret trip to the United Arab Emirates at the height of the Iran war to meet president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.This visit has led to a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the UAE, the Israeli prime ministers office said in a statement on Wednesday night. Continue reading...
theguardian · 8 days ago
⚡UAE Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Denies Netanyahu Visited UAE During War Against Iran
telegram bot · 8 days ago
Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE during Iran war Trip by Israeli prime minister underscores how conflict has deepened relations between the two states
financial times · 8 days ago
UAE denies Netanyahu visited in secret during US-Israel war on Iran The Gulf country says its ties with Israel are not based on secrecy or clandestine arrangements.
aljazeera · 8 days ago
🇦🇪🚫🇮🇱- The UAE has denied Israels claim of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahus visit to their country:The United Arab Emirates denies reports circulating regarding a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the country, or the reception of any Israeli military delegation on its territory. The UAE affirms that its relations with Israel are declared relations, established within the framework of the well-known and public Abraham Accords, and are not based on secrecy or covert arrangements. Therefore, any claims about undeclared visits or arrangements are baseless unless issued by the competent official authorities in the UAE. The UAE calls on the media to exercise accuracy and refrain from circulating undocumented information or using it to create political impressions. @GeoPWatch
telegram bot · 8 days ago
🇮🇷❌🇮🇱- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Netanyahu has now publicly revealed what Irans 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. @GeoPWatch
telegram bot · 8 days ago
Netanyahu visited UAE in secret during US-Israel war on Iran, office says The Israeli prime ministers office describes trip as a historic breakthrough in relations with Gulf state.
aljazeera · 8 days ago
🇮🇱🇦🇪 — Benjamin Netanyahus Press Office announces that Netanyahu secretly visited the UAE on a covert flight and met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed during the Iran War. Netanyahus Press Office claims that the visit resulted in a historic breakthrough in UAE-Israel relations. @GeoPWatch
telegram bot · 8 days ago