Iran, UAE hold first talks at BRICS summit since conflict began
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β’Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:36:17 +0000
π° What Happened
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan at the BRICS summit. It was their highest-level meeting since the war between the US, Israel and Iran began.
Both sides called for restraint. This stands out because Iran has attacked the UAE during the conflict. Bahrain refused to meet the Iranian president.
π The Backstory
Iran and the UAE sit on opposite sides of the Gulf. They have long had a tense relationship. Even so, they share deep trade ties, and many people travel between the two countries.
BRICS is a group of large emerging economies. It has given Iran a stage to talk with countries that used to keep their distance. The group now includes members from Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
π― Why It Matters
Any talk between Iran and its neighbours could lower the risk of a wider war. A wider war would push up oil and food prices around the world.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan at the BRICS summit. It was their highest-level meeting since the war between the US, Israel and Iran began.
Both sides called for restraint. This stands out because Iran has attacked the UAE during the conflict. Bahrain refused to meet the Iranian president.
Iran and the UAE sit on opposite sides of the Gulf. They have long had a tense relationship. Even so, they share deep trade ties, and many people travel between the two countries.
BRICS is a group of large emerging economies. It has given Iran a stage to talk with countries that used to keep their distance. The group now includes members from Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Any talk between Iran and its neighbours could lower the risk of a wider war. A wider war would push up oil and food prices around the world.