Iran, UAE call for joint efforts on regional security
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Iran and the UAE reaffirm their commitment to Gulf regional security in a high-level phone call, emphasizing cooperation and diplomacy in the face of external threats.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, is welcomed by his Emirati counterpart Sheik Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday, May 12, 2025 (AP)
Senior security officials from Iran and the United Arab Emirates emphasized the importance of joint efforts and collaboration among regional nations to maintain and enhance the security of the region.
During a phone call on Sunday between Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian and UAE National Security Advisor Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ahmadian commended Abu Dhabi’s position in denouncing "Israel’s" aggression against Iran.
Highlighting recent regional developments, Ahmadian emphasized the importance of securing the Gulf region and achieving "interrelated security" among its nations through enhanced cooperation between regional countries.
“If the security of one of the countries faces an external threat, the entire region will face a challenge,” Ahmadian warned, while reaffirming Iran's commitment to promoting relations with its neighbors.
The Emirati official, for his part, stressed that regional security must be guaranteed through collective efforts by all countries in the region, while also warning that any compromise to one nation's security would adversely affect the stability of neighboring states. Moreover, he expressed the UAE's support for using diplomacy to resolve any issues that arise.
Iran demands US guarantees to continue nuclear talks
This comes as Iran reaffirms its willingness to resume nuclear talks with the United States under one condition: US guarantees that military action will be out of the question.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated Tehran's willingness to reengage in nuclear negotiations with the United States, while insisting on specific preconditions such as verifiable safeguards against military action, binding US assurances of mutual respect, and official recognition of previous diplomatic shortcomings.
In a July 10 interview for French newspaper Le Monde, Araghchi stressed that Tehran remains open to diplomacy but demands tangible commitments before resuming nuclear talks. "We need firm guarantees that the US will refrain from military escalation while negotiations are ongoing," he stated, underscoring the need for cautious diplomacy given historical precedents.
Araghchi unequivocally stated that Iran's missile capabilities are off the table for discussions. "Our missile power is a defensive and deterrent force," he said, adding, "It is not up for negotiation under any circumstances."
