Israeli Channel 12 reported Israeli and UAE officials held multiple secret meetings in an unnamed third country to coordinate their positions and joint actions on Iran, including measures in international organizations. The UAE expressed strong opposition to a US‑Iran memorandum of understanding, arguing the deal could give Iran time to repair its economy without substantive concessions. Both sides agreed any actions should be cleared with the Trump administration. Western diplomats said the UAE

Israeli Channel 12 reported Israeli and UAE officials held multiple secret meetings in an unnamed third country to coordinate their positions and joint actions on Iran, including measures in international organizations. The UAE expressed strong opposition to a US‑Iran memorandum of understanding, arguing the deal could give Iran time to repair its economy without substantive concessions. Both sides agreed any actions should be cleared with the Trump administration. Western diplomats said the UAE is more hawkish on Iran than some Gulf states and that the UAE’s ability to export energy via alternative routes has increased its strategic alignment with Israel.