Iran worries over Israel-UAE ties
The article addresses Iran's escalating concerns over the deepening relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, particularly following Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Abu Dhabi in September 2026. Iran perceives the emergence of security and political cooperation between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi as a threat to regional security, especially given the presence of Israeli and American military bases in the UAE, as well as developments related to sovereignty over the three Gulf islands claimed by the UAE and opposed by Iran. Iran considers these relations to increase regional threats, especially considering the UAE's proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy passage, and the growing security coordination between the two countries. Despite these tensions, economic ties between Iran and the UAE remain strong, with Iran benefiting from unofficial trade worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Iranian interests conflict with the UAE's moves toward normalization with Israel, raising Tehran’s fears that the UAE might become part of a regional security framework led by Israel—something that threatens Iran’s strategic and security interests.
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