UAE and Iran discuss easing tensions at BRICS summit
The United Arab Emirates and Iran backed a joint BRICS statement calling for restraint amid an ongoing war, as diplomatic engagements unfolded at the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held intensive bilateral meetings with representatives from the UAE, China, and Iran to discuss peace and easing international tensions. The diplomatic push comes as the UAE urges de-escalation to mitigate rising regional risks driven by the Iran crisis.
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- ✓ Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held intensive bilateral engagements with international parliamentary leaders, including representatives from the UAE, China, and Iran.
- ✓ The bilateral discussions took place on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026.
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Iran and the United Arab Emirates backed a joint BRICS statement calling for restraint in the ongoing war during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum.
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UAE and Iran Push for Restraint at BRICS Summit
The United Arab Emirates and Iran backed a joint BRICS statement calling for restraint amid an ongoing war, as diplomatic engagements unfolded at the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held intensive bilateral meetings with representatives from the UAE, China, and Iran to discuss peace and easing international tensions. The diplomatic push comes as the UAE urges de-escalation to mitigate rising regional risks driven by the Iran crisis.
Why it matters
Regional stability remains fragile due to an expanding conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which has previously triggered economic friction and a collapse in ministerial consensus. Officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have separately gathered in Tehran for security talks following an Iranian strike on energy sites that drew sharp condemnation from the UAE. Parliamentary forums are now being utilized as alternative diplomatic channels to foster dialogue between nations fractured by the hostilities.
What is confirmed
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held intensive bilateral engagements with international parliamentary leaders, including representatives from the UAE, China, and Iran.
- The bilateral discussions took place on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026.
Still unconfirmed
- The UAE and Iran are actively coordinating a permanent bilateral framework independent of the BRICS forum to address regional energy site security.
What to watch next
- Formal adoption and full text publication of the joint BRICS statement urging restraint
- Further bilateral parliamentary meetings between Gulf states and Iran
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UAE Condemns Iran Strikes as Regional Security Talks Convene
The United Arab Emirates condemned an Iranian strike targeting energy sites, while top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan gathered in Tehran for regional security talks. These diplomatic and security engagements unfold amid an escalating multi-state conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel that continues to destabilize West Asia. The latest condemnation follows earlier economic friction and a breakdown in ministerial consensus at the recent BRICS summit in New Delhi, where member states fractured over the ongoing hostilities involving Tehran.
Why it matters
West Asian security frameworks are straining under the weight of direct military engagements involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Regional powers are attempting to manage the spillover effects through high-level diplomatic missions and security talks in Tehran. These actions run parallel to economic decoupling steps by the United Arab Emirates, which previously froze financial ties with Iran.
What is confirmed
- The United Arab Emirates condemned an Iranian strike on energy sites.
- Top leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met with Iranian leaders in Tehran to discuss regional security and cooperation.
What to watch next
- Further official responses from Gulf nations regarding the energy site strikes
- Readouts from the regional security talks in Tehran involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Iran
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- thearabianpost.com — UAE condemns Iran strike on energy sites — Arabian Post
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BRICS Summit Closes Without Joint Statement Amid Iran Rifts
A key ministerial meeting in India concluded without a joint statement as bitter divisions erupted over the ongoing war involving Iran. The diplomatic breakdown occurred while the BRICS summit wound up in New Delhi, reflecting deep fractures among member states. Meanwhile, the UAE moved to freeze trade and financial dealings with Iran following earlier operational prohibitions placed on Bank Melli by the central bank. Regional security concerns intensified further as reports emerged of a vessel struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
Why it matters
The inability of member states to issue a unified communique highlights how the conflict involving Iran strains multilateral alliances. Gulf states face immediate security and economic fallout, demonstrated by trade suspensions and disruptions in crucial shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz. These developments test the limits of emerging economic blocs in addressing direct military conflicts among regional and global powers.
What is confirmed
- A key ministerial meeting in India ended without a joint statement due to bitter divisions over the war on Iran.
- The UAE froze trade and financial dealings with Iran.
Still unconfirmed
- A ship was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
- Saudi Arabia announced it was shutting down operations, preceded by the Hormuz incident.
What to watch next
- Any official response from BRICS member states regarding the failure to issue a joint statement
- Further updates on maritime security and commercial shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
- Additional economic or diplomatic measures between Gulf nations and Iran
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UAE and Iran Open Talks at BRICS Summit Amid Escalating Conflict
UAE and Iranian leaders met on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi to address escalating regional frictions. The diplomatic channel opened as intense disagreements surfaced among member states, with Tehran pushing for an explicit condemnation of US-Israeli military operations and Abu Dhabi demanding accountability for attacks on commercial shipping and Gulf infrastructure. Meanwhile, the UAE central bank prohibited Iran's Bank Melli from conducting operations, following the suspension of trade and financial transactions. The standoff continues to impact residents with Hormuz shipping risks and travel disruptions.
Why it matters
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi serves as a tense diplomatic battleground as India attempts to forge a consensus text for the final declaration. The ongoing US-Iran war and strikes in the Gulf have placed severe strains on regional security, forcing host diplomats into marathon negotiations at Bharat Mandapam. Historically an essential economic partner, the UAE has severed financial ties with Iranian entities amid rising hostilities.
What is confirmed
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit to discuss easing regional frictions.
- The UAE central bank has prohibited Iran's Bank Melli from conducting operations in the country following the suspension of trade and financial transactions in August.
Still unconfirmed
- The IRGC has warned Ras Al-Khaimah residents to evacuate ahead of imminent strikes in the near future.
- Tehran is pushing for explicit BRICS condemnation of US-Israeli military operations.
What to watch next
- Publication of the final New Delhi Declaration from the BRICS summit
- Further actions regarding Bank Melli branches across various emirates
- Developments in Hormuz shipping risks and regional travel disruptions
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UAE and Iran Discuss De-escalation at BRICS Summit
Leaders at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi addressed escalating tensions across West Asia, overcoming divisions to issue a joint statement calling for maximum restraint. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed met on the sidelines to discuss easing regional frictions. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to explore cooperation in energy, defence, and health while reaffirming a commitment to regional stability amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
Why it matters
The diplomatic engagements at the BRICS summit occur against a backdrop of rising hostilities involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Tensions between Tehran and Abu Dhabi remain pronounced, underscored by a recent warning from a senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader regarding imported security. The United Nations has highlighted India's role as a bridge builder in the Gulf as the 11-nation bloc attempts to broker diplomacy and manage peace amid regional escalation.
What is confirmed
- Members of the 11-nation BRICS group called for calm in the Middle East and issued a joint statement at a summit in New Delhi.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed met on the sidelines of the summit.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss regional developments and the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Still unconfirmed
- A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader warned the United Arab Emirates that imported security has an expiration date.
- The United Arab Emirates reportedly conducted evacuations from Iran amid regional escalation.
What to watch next
- Further diplomatic statements or bilateral meetings between Gulf states and Iranian officials on the summit sidelines
- Implementation of proposed cooperation measures in energy, defence, and health between India and the UAE
- Potential regional spillover effects from the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Eurasia
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Iran and UAE meet at 18th BRICS Summit to discuss regional tensions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed met on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The meeting occurs amid ongoing conflict in West Asia and heightened US-Iran tensions. The United Nations described the encounter as very important, identifying India as a bridge builder in the Gulf. Simultaneously, BRICS leaders issued a joint declaration expressing deep concern over Middle East escalation and calling for maximum restraint.
Why it matters
The UAE is currently investing billions via a $300 billion wealth fund to implement a Zero Hormuz strategy to bypass Iran's control of the shipping channel. These diplomatic overtures in India run parallel to Abu Dhabi's efforts to reduce its geographical dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.
What is confirmed
- Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian and UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed met during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- BRICS leaders adopted a joint declaration urging maximum restraint regarding Middle East tensions.
Still unconfirmed
- The United Nations hailed India's role as a bridge builder following the Pezeshkian-Khaled meeting.
What to watch next
- Official statements on specific agreements reached between Pezeshkian and Sheikh Khaled
- Further joint BRICS declarations regarding West Asia stability
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Abu Dhabi Funds Strategy to Bypass Hormuz
Abu Dhabi is spending billions through a $300 billion wealth fund directed by Sheikh Khaled to implement a Zero Hormuz strategy, aimed at bypassing Iran's geographical grip on the vital shipping channel. This infrastructure push runs parallel to ongoing diplomatic efforts by the United Arab Emirates and Iran to ease regional tensions, following bilateral discussions in Delhi where Iranian officials communicated their desire to improve relations. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi previously urged peace and dialogue during talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, while US President Donald Trump stated he does not care about the talks.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical choke point for global oil transport, making Iran's geographic dominance a major security vulnerability for the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi's aggressive financial investments in alternative export routes reflect an ongoing effort to mitigate supply chain risks while high-level diplomatic channels remain active. Meanwhile, the broader regional dynamic involves shifting diplomatic postures from international actors like India and the United States.
What is confirmed
- Sheikh Khaled oversees a $300 billion wealth fund acting as a key player in the UAE's Zero Hormuz strategy.
- The United Arab Emirates and Iran engaged in high-level discussions to ease diplomatic friction following talks in Delhi.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged dialogue and peace during talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- US President Donald Trump stated he does not care about the ongoing Gulf-Iran talks.
What to watch next
- Progress updates on the UAE's Zero Hormuz infrastructure projects and alternative export routes.
- Further high-level diplomatic meetings between Emirati and Iranian officials.
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UAE and Iran discuss easing tensions at BRICS summit
The United Arab Emirates and Iran are engaged in high-level discussions to ease diplomatic friction, following talks in Delhi where Iranian officials expressed intent to improve relations with the UAE. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged dialogue and peace during talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. US President Donald Trump stated he does not care about the ongoing Gulf-Iran talks.
Why it matters
The diplomatic push between the UAE and Iran aims to de-escalate tensions and follows a series of discussions between Iranian officials and other regional leaders. The talks are significant as they come amid ongoing regional conflicts and maritime security concerns. The UAE and Iran have had strained relations in the past, but recent developments suggest a willingness to engage in dialogue.
What is confirmed
- Donald Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 7 days
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will not surrender to the United States
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged dialogue, peace, and the protection of navigation and seafarers during talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Still unconfirmed
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is still waiting for an official response from Washington to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
What to watch next
- Iran's response to Trump's rejection of the 7-day roadmap
- Further developments in UAE-Iran diplomatic relations
- US-Iranian interactions on the Strait of Hormuz proposal
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UAE and Iran Discuss Easing Tensions at BRICS Summit
The United Arab Emirates and Iran held high-level discussions during the BRICS summit focused on de-escalation and easing diplomatic friction. The diplomatic push follows discussions in Delhi where Iranian officials stated an intent to turn the page with the UAE. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged dialogue, peace, and the protection of navigation and seafarers during talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Pezeshkian maintained that Tehran will not surrender to the United States. US President Donald Trump stated he does not care about the ongoing Gulf-Iran talks at the summit.
Why it matters
The diplomatic engagements at the BRICS summit mark a notable shift in regional outreach between Tehran and Gulf neighbors. India has maintained active diplomatic channels, balancing engagement with Iran while emphasizing maritime security. These developments occur against a backdrop of enduring friction between Iran and Washington.
What is confirmed
- The UAE and Iran discussed easing tensions during the BRICS summit.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran will not surrender to the US.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged dialogue and peace while stressing the need to protect navigation and seafarers.
Still unconfirmed
- Iran stated it wants to turn the page with the UAE a day after talks in Delhi.
- US President Donald Trump stated he does not care about Gulf-Iran talks at the BRICS summit.
What to watch next
- Formal agreements or joint statements resulting from the UAE-Iran talks at the BRICS summit
- Further diplomatic exchanges between Gulf states and Iran
- U.S. official responses to the regional de-escalation efforts
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- NDTV — Day After Talks In Delhi, Iran Says It Wants To "Turn The Page" With UAE
- Euronews.com — UAE and Iran discuss easing tensions at BRICS summit
- The Times of India — 'I don't care': Trump on Gulf-Iran talks at Brics Summit
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