Home GCC UAE UAE summons Iranian envoy over denunciation of Israel deal Tehran termed the pact as a strategic mistake by Bloomberg August 17, 2020 The United Arab Emirates summoned the Iranian charges d’affaires in Abu Dhabi over President Hassan Rouhani’s reaction to the UAE’s deal to establish ties with Israel, which it deemed “inflammatory.” The UAE handed the official a letter condemning Iran’s response to last week’s announcement, saying it had serious implications for the region’s stability, according to a tweet by Hend Al Otaiba, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ director of strategic communications. .@MoFAICUAE summons Iranian Charge D’affaires & hands him a strong note of protest against threats in President Rouhani’s speech on UAE sovereign decisions. Ministry considers the speech unacceptable & inflammatory w/ serious implications for security & stability in the region. — هند مانع العتيبة Hend Al Otaiba (@hend_mana) August 16, 2020 Tehran termed the pact as a strategic mistake. Iran’s regional and nuclear ambitions have drawn Israel and Gulf Arab states closer in recent years, and Israeli and American officials have said they expect other Arab nations to follow the UAE’s suit. In a statement late on Sunday the secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Nayef al-Hajraf, condemned the “threats” made by Rouhani against the UAE. “These threats have serious consequences on the security and stability of the Gulf region and contradict all the diplomatic norms,” al-Hajraf said. “The GCC stands by the UAE against any threats relates to its security and stability.” Tags Iran Israel Nayef al-Hajraf President Hassan Rouhani UAE 0 Comments You might also like New Dhs1bn fund targets reshaping UAE health, wellness Insights: Why the UAE is a premier hub for cybersecurity startups UAE’s Julphar divests Zahrat Al Rawdah Pharmacies Last chance for UAE overstayers as visa amnesty deadline extended