Iran has issued a sharp warning to the United Arab Emirates, signalling rising tensions over Abu Dhabi’s ties with Israel following the recent regional escalation.
Speaking to ISNA, Mohsen Rezaei, a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander and current secretary of Tehran’s Expediency Council, said Iran has exercised restraint but drew a clear line.
“Tehran has not ‘closed the door to friendship in dealing with the United Arab Emirates, but they should know that Iran’s patience has limits’,” Rezaei said.
He directly warned the UAE against deepening its engagement with Israel, adding: “We are aware that there are relations and exchanges between the UAE and Israel; the UAE should not become entangled in Israel’s plots and schemes.”
