Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has issued a stern warning to individuals cooperating with Israel against Iran, declaring that they will be held responsible for their actions. He described any alliance with Israel aimed at undermining Tehran as an unforgivable offense.
In a clear message, Araqchi stated that orchestrating hostility against Iran in coordination with Israeli forces is a reckless gamble, and those siding with enemy powers must face consequences. He emphasized that Iran remains committed to regional stability and dialogue but will never compromise its national security or sovereignty.
Notably, Araqchi criticized the United States, accusing Washington’s strategy of relying on threats and pressure as the primary barrier to achieving peace in the region.
Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates has firmly rejected media reports suggesting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the country during the ongoing Iran conflict. The UAE Foreign Ministry dismissed these claims as unfounded and confirmed that no such visit or meetings with Emirati leadership took place.
The ministry reiterated that relations between the UAE and Israel, established under the Abraham Accords in 2020, are conducted transparently without any covert engagements. The reports had alleged that Netanyahu’s visit included high-level discussions on security cooperation and regional tensions, with Israeli officials describing the purported meeting as a significant step in bilateral ties.
Additionally, the reports claimed an expansion of defense and intelligence collaboration between Israel and the UAE during the conflict, including talks on missile defense systems. However, the UAE labeled these assertions as rumors and urged media outlets to verify facts before publishing.
The Abraham Accords marked a historic normalization of diplomatic, commercial, and security relations between Israel and the UAE, making the latter the first Gulf nation to formalize ties with Israel.
