Iran–United Arab Emirates relations

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Iran–United Arab Emirates relations
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United Arab Emirates

Relations between the neighboring countries of Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are deeply historic, dating back centuries prior to the establishment of the modern-day United Arab Emirates; however today are shaky and unpredictable.[citation needed] Both the countries maintain diplomatic relations with each other, having embassies in each other's capitals.

There is a significant community of Iranians in the United Arab Emirates, mostly residing in the emirate of Dubai. An Arabic-speaking native community lives in the southern provinces of Iran, some of whose members share historical ties with the southern shores of the Persian Gulf. Throughout history, various Persian and Arab Empires included lands which comprises today's Iran and UAE.

History

In recent decades, there have been tensions over three islands in the Persian Gulf:

Lesser Tunb.[1][2]
Both the UAE and Iran have maintained that they are trying to find a solution to this issue according to the rules of international law.

Outstanding conflicts are:

On November 28, 2013, the foreign minister of the UAE visited Iran.[5] In late July 2019, an Emirati delegation of coast guard commanders have met with their Iranian counterparts in Tehran for the first time in six years, in order to improve maritime co-operation in the Strait of Hormuz.[6][7]

In the aftermath of 2016 attack on the Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran, the United Arab Emirates had criticized Iran for not protecting Saudi diplomat missionary, however, unlike Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar which withdrew its ambassadors, the United Arab Emirates maintains its diplomatic mission in the country, just limited its diplomatic relations.[8]

Iran-backed Houthis

In 2019, Iran-backed

Giants Brigade in Yemen. Although all of the missiles and multiple drones were intercepted, a drone hit an oil tanker and killed 3 civilians and injured 6 others.[11]

Abraham accords

Main article: Israel–United Arab Emirates normalization agreement § Iran

Relations suffered a huge decline following the

Foreign Ministry summoned Iran's chargé d'affaires on 16 August and criticized Rouhani's speech as "unacceptable and inflammatory" which could impact the security scenario of the Gulf. It also stated that protecting the Emirati embassy in Tehran was Iran's duty.[14]

The Chief of Staff of the

Iranian armed forces Mohammad Bagheri meanwhile said that their strategy towards the UAE would now shift and the UAE would be held responsible in case of an attack on Iran through the Persian Gulf.[15] The conservative newspaper Kayhan, whose editor-in-chief is appointed by the Supreme Leader of Iran, warned that the agreement had turned the UAE into a "legitimate, easy target".[16]

COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, UAE sent four shipments of urgent medical assistance to Iran including protection clothes, respirators and testing kits.[17][18][19]

Trade

Iranian businesses have a major presence in the UAE. Around 8,000 Iranian traders and trading firms are registered in the UAE, according to the local Iranian Business Council. Iranians are estimated to account for roughly 500,000 in UAE.[20] Trade between Dubai and Iran tripled to $12 billion from 2005 to 2009.[21] UAE's exports to Iran are four times greater than its imports from Iran.[22] The Iranian businesses in UAE own more than $300 billion there.[23]

See also

References

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  22. ^ "Iran Temporarily Halts Imports from UAE" (PDF). Iran Investment Monthly. Vol. 6, no. 6. January 2012. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 March 2012 – via www.turquoisepartners.com.
  23. ^ "Gulf Cooperation Council Summit: What Does It Have in Store for Iran?". May 22, 2019. Archived from the original on September 19, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2019.

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