BRICS Summit: Iran Slams UAE Over Military Support Role

In a dramatic confrontation at the BRICS foreign ministers' conclave in New Delhi, Iran's top diplomat accused the United Arab Emirates of actively enabling hostile military actions against Tehran. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi made the allegations on Thursday, pulling no punches during the meeting's second phase. Gharibabadi charged that the UAE provided critical support that made aggression against Iran possible. He dismissed UAE accusations of Iranian attacks as hypocritical, noting, 'Those who create and intensify tensions cannot credibly accuse Iran.' This came in direct response to the UAE state minister's claims portraying Iran as the perpetrator. Labeling UAE actions as outright aggression, the Iranian official explained that aiding attackers goes beyond assistance – it's complicity. He referenced detailed logs from a 1974 UN resolution tracking UAE-based fighter jets involved in operations against Iran, with full documentation submitted to the UN Security Council via 120 diplomatic notes. The embassy's X post amplified these points, emphasizing Iran's exhaustive evidence trail. With civilians and key infrastructure under fire – aided by UAE participation – Gharibabadi said Tehran had no choice but to target associated US installations in the Emirates. 'This was self-defense fully aligned with the UN Charter,' he affirmed. As BRICS partners witness this public spat, it raises questions about unity in the bloc. The revelations could strain Gulf relations further, prompting closer scrutiny of UAE's strategic partnerships and their regional fallout.