Iran and UAE Leaders Meet Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

The Iran-UAE meeting marked the highest-level talks between the two nations since the Iran war began. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on the sidelines of the Brics summit in New Delhi on Saturday.

The meeting came as tensions between the two countries intensified, with Saudi Arabia shutting its key East-West oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones on Friday. This move has heightened global concerns over more oil supply disruptions.

The crown prince took to social media to say that the two sides discussed regional and international issues, including supporting de-escalation efforts and reducing tensions in the region.