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UAE Withholds Praise for U.S.-Iran Deal, Citing Deep Distrust of Tehran
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First reported by Kan News · Jun 15, 2026
What happened
The United Arab Emirates declined to praise a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding that aims to end the war, unlike most Gulf and regional states. Abu Dhabi cited the need for dialogue and full compliance, reflecting deep distrust of Tehran and concern that Iran may not honor the deal.
- 01Most Gulf and regional states welcomed the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
- 02The UAE refused to congratulate either side.
- 03Abu Dhabi stressed dialogue, diplomacy, and full compliance with the agreement.
- 04A former Emirati official said trust in Iran does not exist.
- 05The UAE was hit by the most attacks during the war.
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