Israel reportedly sent Iron Dome air defence systems, personnel to operate them to UAE during war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slammed what he said was "collusion with Israel" in a post on X on Thursday.
Speaking on the reports of the visit. he stated that "Netanyahu has now publicly revealed what Iran's security services long ago conveyed to" the Iranian leadership.
Netanyahu has now publicly revealed what Iran's 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.
"Enmity with the Great People of Iran is a foolish gamble. Collusion with Israel in doing so: unforgivable."
UAE 'denies reports' of secret Netanyahu visit
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) foreign ministry said Thursday it "denies reports" that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the country. after Netanyahu's office said he had met with the UAE president during the war with Iran.
UAE Denies Reports Regarding Visit by Israeli Prime Minister or Receiving Any Israeli Military Delegationpic.twitter.com/TRX9y5ZoVN
Netanyahu's office said Wednesday he had "paid a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates" during the war. "where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan".
Prime Minister's Office Statement:In the midst of Operation Roaring Lion. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates, where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.
The announcement came a day after US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that Israel had sent its Iron Dome air defence systems. plus personnel to operate them, to the UAE during the war with Iran.
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While stopping short of confirming Huckabee's comments, Netanyahu's office said the visit "marked a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel. the United Arab Emirates".
The UAE did not directly deny any such visit, referring to "reports" of a visit.
"The United Arab Emirates denies reports circulating regarding an alleged visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the UAE. or receiving any Israeli military delegation in the country," its foreign ministry said in a statement.
"The UAE reaffirms that its relations with Israel are public and.. are not based on non-transparent or unofficial arrangements. Accordingly. any claims regarding unannounced visits or undisclosed arrangements are entirely unfounded unless officially announced by the relevant authorities in the UAE," it added.
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Iran targeted the UAE more than any other country during the war. which was sparked by US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic at the end of February.
Despite a ceasefire that came into effect last month, the UAE has since reported multiple missile. drone attacks from Iran.
The oil-rich United Arab Emirates is a top US ally in the region. among the Arab nations with official ties to Israel after signing the Abraham Accords during US President Donald Trump's first term in 2020.
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