Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi landed in the Emirati capital on Monday for meetings with top UAE officials, marking another step in Tehran’s ongoing diplomatic outreach to its regional neighbors.

Why it matters:

This visit reflects Iran’s push to strengthen ties with the Persian Gulf states, especially concerning security, trade, and stopping the Israeli genocide in Gaza.

 

Key points:

  • Araghchi is set to meet with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the country’s Vice President.
  • Talks will focus on bilateral relations, as well as regional and international developments.

 

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Mojtaba Darabi