Israel and the United Arab Emirates met in secret to coordinate their response to Iran

On 29 July, according to the Iranian news agency Fars, citing Israel Channel 12, Israeli and United Arab Emirates officials had recently met in secret in an undisclosed third country to discuss the coordination of positions vis-à-vis Iran and joint action in the international arena. It was reported that during the talks, the United Arab Emirates had expressed strong opposition to the memorandum of understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which might give Iran time to improve its economic situation without providing substantial concessions. They also discussed the coordination of measures against Iran in international organizations, but agreed that any action would require prior communication with the Trump Government. According to Western diplomats cited in the report, the UAE is tougher on Iran than on some Gulf countries, and believes that its ability to export energy through alternative routes enhances the convergence of interests with Israel in dealing with Iran。