US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran and the United Arab Emirates have backed a joint BRICS declaration calling for restraint amid the continuing Middle East conflict, in a development that could indicate a diplomatic opening between the two countries. The development came as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Â
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran, UAE Support BRICS Call For Restraint
The joint BRICS declaration expressed concern over the continuing escalation in the Middle East and West Asia and called on all sides to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions that could further worsen tensions.
The statement also stressed the importance of protecting civilians, respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, and safeguarding global trade, supply chains, energy flows and maritime security.Â
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Pezeshkian Meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the first day of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
According to the Abu Dhabi media office, the discussions covered regional and international issues, de-escalation, stability and efforts to advance regional peace and development. No specific resolution from the meeting was announced.Â
The meeting was significant because it represented the highest-level engagement between Iran and the UAE since the beginning of the conflict, according to Reuters. Â
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: BRICS Seeks Consensus Amid Iran-UAE Divide
The New Delhi summit has placed a focus on whether BRICS members can maintain consensus despite differing positions over the Middle East conflict.
BRICS was originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa and has since expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the UAE. The bloc has sought to increase its influence on global political and economic issues while its members maintain differing foreign-policy positions. Â
Reuters reported that diplomats and summit organisers had worked to bridge differences between Iran and the UAE to enable agreement on a joint declaration. Â
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran-UAE Tensions Remain Amid War
Despite the diplomatic engagement in New Delhi, tensions between Iran and the UAE remain significant. Reuters reported that Iran has carried out attacks on the UAE during the conflict, including a late-August attack targeting Al Minhad Air Base, which housed US forces and helicopters.Â
The latest BRICS declaration does not indicate that the broader conflict has been resolved or that Iran and the UAE have reached a separate agreement.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: China Offers To Help With Middle East Peace Efforts
Chinese President Xi Jinping also said China was willing to work with fellow BRICS members to contribute to peace and stability in the Middle East and Gulf region.
Xi said the conflict had caused serious losses across the region and called for efforts toward a political settlement and a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire, according to Reuters. Â
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Bahrain Rejects Iran Talks Until Diplomatic Ties Restored
Separately, Bahrain said it would not participate in a group meeting involving Iran until diplomatic relations between the two countries are restored.
Bahrain also said any arrangement concerning the Strait of Hormuz should safeguard transit passage for ships without discrimination, fees or permits. Reuters reported that Bahrain would not attend a planned Gulf meeting with Iran in Oman.Â
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Strait Of Hormuz Remains Key Regional Concern
The Strait of Hormuz remains a major focus amid the conflict because of its importance to global energy and maritime trade. Reuters reported that Iran and Gulf states are expected to discuss the waterway at a meeting in Oman, although an Iranian official said a signed Hormuz agreement was not expected from Monday’s meeting. Â
Disclaimer: This article is based on information available from Reuters and official statements cited in the report. The situation in the Middle East remains fluid and may change as new developments emerge.
