Iran's president says Emirates made 'huge mistake' in Israel deal

He warns the Gulf state against allowing Israel to have a “foothold in the region”


Reuters August 15, 2020
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a news conference in Islamabad, Pakistan, March 26, 2016.. PHOTO: REUTERS

The United Arab Emirates has made a “huge mistake” in reaching a deal toward normalizing ties with Israel, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said in a televised speech on Saturday.

He warned the Gulf state against allowing Israel to have a “foothold in the region.” The UAE-Israel agreement, announced on Thursday, is seen as a strategic boost for the UAE’s regional and global standing.

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