Iran and the United Arab Emirates have signalled a possible diplomatic thaw, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian saying the two countries have agreed to “turn the page” on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and focus on building a shared future.
Pezeshkian made the remarks on Sunday, a day after meeting Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India.
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Describing the discussions as constructive, Pezeshkian said both sides had agreed to move beyond the current conflict and strengthen their relationship.
“It was agreed that we would turn the page, look to the future and build it together,” Pezeshkian said.
The development comes amid heightened tensions in the region and growing international concern over security and stability in the Gulf.
Trump Says Gulf States Can Hold Talks With Iran
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he had no objection to Gulf countries meeting Iranian officials to discuss the future of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said it was up to the Gulf states whether they wanted to hold talks with Iran.
Representatives from Gulf countries and Iran are expected to meet in Oman on Monday, with discussions aimed at strengthening regional security cooperation.
The meeting comes against the backdrop of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway through which a significant share of the world’s oil supplies has historically passed.
The diplomatic engagement between Iran and Gulf countries could mark an important step towards easing regional tensions, although the outcome of the upcoming talks remains closely watched.
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