Iran Accuses UAE of Direct War Involvement at BRICS
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- Abbas Araghchi accused the United Arab Emirates of direct involvement in military operations against Iran during the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi on May 14, 2026.
- UAE denied Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that he visited the Gulf country during the Iran war, prompting Araghchi to warn that those colluding with Israel would be held accountable.
- The Wall Street Journal reported on May 11, 2026 that the UAE carried out military operations on Iran in early April, a claim echoed by Iranian state media.
- Kazem Gharibabadi said the UAE's presence created "problems and communications" that could prevent a final BRICS communique.
- DW Asia noted that oil shocks and Iran war tensions dominated the BRICS talks in India.
Why it matters: Iran's accusation threatens the UAE's standing in BRICS, risking a fractured communique and further destabilizing oil markets already rattled by the Iran‑Israel‑US conflict, while highlighting a broader regional power struggle that could reshape Gulf trade and diplomatic ties.
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