Jealous enemy wants Iran, UAE divided

Iran’s ambassador to the UAE has said some states are seeking to sow seeds of discord between the Islamic Republic and the Persian Gulf state out of jealousy.

“The commonalities and bonds among Iran, the United Arab Emirates and other regional countries are abundant, but some [states] intend to create rift among the [Muslim] brothers out of jealousy,” Mohammad-Reza Fayyaz said in a meeting with Emir of Ras al-Khaimah Mohammad bin Saud al-Qasimi in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Fayyaz urged expansion of Iran-UAE relations, saying Iranian officials are seeking to consolidate deep and brotherly relations with the UAE.

Pointing to Iran’s capabilities in the industrial, gas, petrochemical and nuclear sectors, Fayyaz voiced Iran’s readiness to share its experience with the Persian Gulf state, particularly the Ras al-Khaimah Emirate.

The emir for his part, highlighted the deep bonds between the Islamic Republic and the UAE, calling for strengthening cooperation with Tehran.

Iran enjoys large oil and gas reservoirs and is the biggest market in the region and “we are keen to expand cooperation with Iran,” the Ras al-Khaimah Emir reiterated.