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UAE and Iran Leaders Meet on BRICS Sidelines

By Geopolitics Desk · 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-13 01:13 UTC
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Iran’s president and the UAE crown prince have met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, a move that signals a diplomatic thaw despite ongoing missile strikes and regional tensions.

  • The Iranian embassy in India has confirmed that President Masoud Pezeshkian held direct talks with UAE Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed in New Delhi, according to the GN auto geopolitics/middle-east desk.

    Source: lorientlejour.com

  • Diplomatic observers noted a palpable shift in atmosphere as UAE and Iranian delegations reacted to the unexpected summit meeting.

    Source: The Indian Express
Based on reporting by The Indian Express and lorientlejour.com, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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